Olympus 6020 vs Pentax X-5

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus 6020 and Pentax X-5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the X-5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 6020 scores against the X-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Pentax X-5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Pentax X-5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Pentax X-5 has measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

Check the Olympus 6020 and Pentax X-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 6020 compared to the X-5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and X-5 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Normally, its tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and X-5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax X-5 to result in greater detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged 6020 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.