Olympus 6020 vs Pentax RZ18
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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
- Released February 2010
- Alternate Name is mju Tough 6020
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Introduced September 2011
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Below is a detailed comparison of the Olympus 6020 versus Pentax RZ18, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe 6020 was revealed 19 months before the RZ18 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the 6020 scores vs the RZ18 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Pentax RZ18
| 6020 | RZ18 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Olympus 6020
| RZ18 | 6020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2011 |  | February 2010 | More recent by 19 months |
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Pentax RZ18
| 6020 | RZ18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 6020 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6020 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax RZ18 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Examine the Olympus 6020 versus Pentax RZ18 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 6020 versus the RZ18.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and RZ18 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Olympus 6020 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and RZ18.
Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Pentax RZ18 to deliver more detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older 6020 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
| Also Known as | mju Tough 6020 | - |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2010-02-02 | 2011-09-12 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 13MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1/4s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 2.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 122 grams (0.27 pounds) | 178 grams (0.39 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | Li-50B | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $279 | $210 |