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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax Q10 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
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6020
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Old Model is Pentax Q
  • Newer Model is Pentax Q7
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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus 6020 and Pentax Q10, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the Q10 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the 6020 matches up against the Q10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Pentax Q10

 6020 Q10 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Olympus 6020

 Q10 6020 
IntroducedSeptember 2012February 2010More modern by 31 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Pentax Q10

 6020 Q10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 offers outer 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 Q10 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the 6020 compared to the Q10.

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and Q10 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and Q10.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus 6020 to show extra detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged 6020 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography factors
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6020
Street photography with Pentax Q10
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (122g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (200g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography info
Pentax Q10 Sports photography info
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography advice
Pentax Q10 Travel photography advice
70
lighter than average in class (122g)
weather sealing
megapixel 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)
60
lighter than competitors in class (200g)
built-in flash
bad battery power (270 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Landscape photography camera
40
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
54
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6020
Vlogging with Pentax Q10
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (122g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (200g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Pentax Q10
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Pentax Q10
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Pentax Q10
Otherwise known as mju Tough 6020 -
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-02-02 2012-09-10
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122g (0.27 pounds) 200g (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 183
Other
Battery life - 270 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $279 $350