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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax W60

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6020
Pentax W60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2009
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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax W60 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Pentax W60

 6020 W60 
LaunchedFebruary 2010July 2009More recent by 8 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Olympus 6020

 W60 6020 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Pentax W60

 6020 W60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

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).

Analyze the Olympus 6020 versus Pentax W60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

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

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6020
Street photography with Pentax W60
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than average in class (122g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
weather proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography information
Pentax W60 Sports photography information
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
23
weather proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography factors
Pentax W60 Travel photography factors
70
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (13MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
weather proof
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography factors
Pentax W60 Landscape photography factors
40
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
36
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging details
Pentax W60 Vlogging details
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
25
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Pentax W60
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Pentax Optio W60
Also Known as mju Tough 6020 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122 grams (0.27 lb) 165 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $279 $300