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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax W90

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Olympus 6020
(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
Pentax W90
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Pentax W90

 6020 W90 

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Olympus 6020

 W90 6020 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Pentax W90

 6020 W90 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

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

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography advice
Pentax W90 Portrait photography advice
28
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than others (122g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
environment proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography highlights
Pentax W90 Sports photography highlights
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
environment proof
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than others (122 grams)
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
64
environment proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Landscape photography camera
40
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
37
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
environment proof
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging details
Pentax W90 Vlogging details
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (122 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
25
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Pentax W90
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Pentax Optio W90
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