Olympus 6020 vs Pentax WG-3
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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Launched July 2013
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Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus 6020 versus Pentax WG-3, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 6020 was introduced 4 years before the WG-3 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 6020 scores vs the WG-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Pentax WG-3
| 6020 | WG-3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Olympus 6020
| WG-3 | 6020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2013 | February 2010 | Newer by 42 months | |
| Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
| Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
| Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Pentax WG-3
| 6020 | WG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 6020 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 6020 has got external 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) and the Pentax WG-3 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 6020 against the WG-3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and WG-3 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Olympus 6020 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and WG-3.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Pentax WG-3 to render greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged 6020 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Pentax WG-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Pentax WG-3 |
| Otherwise known as | mju Tough 6020 | - |
| Class | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2010-02-02 | 2013-07-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 13MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | - | Widescreen 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 | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.40 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| 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 720 (60, 30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 122g (0.27 lb) | 230g (0.51 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| 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 | - | 240 images |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | Li-50B | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $279 | $300 |