Olympus 6020 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus 6020 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was unveiled 4 years before the WG-3 GPS which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 6020 matches up vs the WG-3 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6020 features physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 6020 vs the WG-3 GPS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and WG-3 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6020 and WG-3 GPS.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-3 GPS to show extra detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged 6020 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.