Olympus 6020 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Below is a thorough analysis of the Olympus 6020 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was revealed 24 months prior to the WG-2 GPS making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 6020 grades against the WG-2 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The full galleries are available at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6020 offers external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 6020 vs the WG-2 GPS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and WG-2 GPS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 6020 and WG-2 GPS.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-2 GPS to render greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older 6020 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.