Olympus 6020 vs Pentax W90
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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2010
- Also referred to as mju Tough 6020
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
- Launched February 2010

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax W90 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus 6020 and Pentax W90, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the W90 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The 6020 was introduced at a similar time to the W90 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the 6020 grades versus the W90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax W90 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Pentax Optio W90. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Pentax W90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Pentax W90
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Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Olympus 6020
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Pentax W90
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Launched | February 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus 6020 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6020 provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has proportions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus 6020 and Pentax W90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the 6020 vs the W90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and W90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and W90.
All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus 6020 to offer extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax W90 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Pentax Optio W90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Pentax Optio W90 |
Also Known as | mju Tough 6020 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2010-02-24 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 122g (0.27 pounds) | 164g (0.36 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" 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-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $279 | $120 |