Olympus 6020 vs Pentax W60

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus 6020 versus Pentax W60, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and W60 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was brought out 8 months later than the W60 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the 6020 matches up against the W60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Pentax Optio W60. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 6020 against the W60.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and W60 is 95 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and W60.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus 6020 to render greater detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent 6020 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.