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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax WG-1 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 6020
Pentax WG-1
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Pentax WG-1

 6020 WG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Olympus 6020

 WG-1 6020 
ReleasedFebruary 2011February 2010Newer by 12 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Pentax WG-1

 6020 WG-1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6020
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1
28
MP count good (13MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography info
Pentax WG-1 Street photography info
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than others in class (122 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
weather proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography factors
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (13MP)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
37
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography info
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography info
70
lighter than others in class (122g)
weather sealing
MP count good (13MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Landscape photography camera
40
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
42
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging information
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (122 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
25
rather wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Pentax WG-1
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Pentax Optio WG-1
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