Olympus 6020 vs Pentax WG-1
95 Imaging
36 Features
32 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
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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 |