Olympus 6020 vs Pentax S1

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Pentax Optio S1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Pentax S1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.