Olympus 6020 vs Pentax WG-1
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93 Imaging
37 Features
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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax WG-1 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
- Launched February 2010
- Also referred to as mju Tough 6020
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Released February 2011

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus 6020 and Pentax WG-1, both Waterproof cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The 6020 was unveiled 12 months prior to the WG-1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 6020 matches up against the WG-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax WG-1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Pentax WG-1
6020 | WG-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Olympus 6020
WG-1 | 6020 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 12 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Pentax WG-1
6020 | WG-1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 6020 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6020 provides outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check out the Olympus 6020 and Pentax WG-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the 6020 compared to the WG-1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and WG-1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6020 and WG-1.
Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Pentax WG-1 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged 6020 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
Also Known as | mju Tough 6020 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Launched | 2010-02-02 | 2011-02-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | - |
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 | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
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 distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 122 gr (0.27 pounds) | 157 gr (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 260 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-50B | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $279 | $350 |