Olympus 6020 vs Pentax RS1500

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus 6020 versus Pentax RS1500, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was brought out 13 months before the RS1500 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 6020 scores vs the RS1500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Pentax Optio RS1500. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 6020 has got outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 6020 compared to the RS1500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and RS1500 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Often, its hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and RS1500.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax RS1500 to show extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older 6020 will be behind in sensor technology.