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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax S1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Olympus 6020
(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
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 6020
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released March 2011
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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus 6020 and Pentax S1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the S1 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was announced 13 months earlier than the S1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 6020 grades vs the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Pentax S1

 6020 S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Olympus 6020

 S1 6020 
ReleasedMarch 2011February 2010More recent by 13 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Pentax S1

 6020 S1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6020 features external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Pentax S1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 6020 and Pentax S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the 6020 versus the S1.

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and S1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and S1.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax S1 to resolve extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older 6020 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Street photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competitors (122g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 6020
Sports photography with Pentax S1
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6020
Travel photography with Pentax S1
70
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
64
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Landscape photography camera
40
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging information
Pentax S1 Vlogging information
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Pentax S1
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Pentax Optio S1
Also referred to as mju Tough 6020 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 gr (0.27 lb) 157 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 260 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $279 $174