Olympus 6020 vs Pentax W80

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus 6020 versus Pentax W80, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the W80 (12MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was revealed 8 months after the W80 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 6020 grades against the W80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Pentax Optio W80. The full galleries are available at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6020 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 6020 versus Pentax W80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the 6020 against the W80.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and W80 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 6020 and W80.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus 6020 to show greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent 6020 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.