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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

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

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6020
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(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
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus 6020 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was launched 18 months prior to the WG-1 GPS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 6020 grades versus the WG-1 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 6020 WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Olympus 6020

 WG-1 GPS 6020 
AnnouncedAugust 2011February 2010More modern by 18 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 6020 WG-1 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 6020 enjoys 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) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 6020 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 6020 and the WG-1 GPS.

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and WG-1 GPS is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The pic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Pentax WG-1 GPS to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 6020 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

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

Olympus 6020 Street photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography info
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competition (122 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
environment sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography info
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
37
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography details
70
lighter than competition (122g)
weather proofing
decent MP (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
71
environment sealing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography advice
40
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment sealing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging info
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (122 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
25
decently wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Alternate name mju Tough 6020 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-02 2011-08-16
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 13 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122g (0.27 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life - 260 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $279 $350