Olympus 6020 vs Pentax WG-2

In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus 6020 and Pentax WG-2, both Waterproof cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was manufactured 24 months prior to the WG-2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 6020 scores versus the WG-2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6020 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the 6020 against the WG-2.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and WG-2 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and WG-2.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Pentax WG-2 to result in more detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older 6020 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.