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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax X70

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax X70 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 X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Introduced March 2009
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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax X70 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Olympus 6020 vs Pentax X70, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the X70 (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 6020 was launched 12 months after the X70 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the 6020 grades vs the X70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Pentax X70

 6020 X70 
IntroducedFebruary 2010March 2009More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Olympus 6020

 X70 6020 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Pentax X70

 6020 X70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 has outer 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) whilst the Pentax X70 has measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 6020 vs Pentax X70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the 6020 compared to the X70.

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and X70 is 95 and 71 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The image below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and X70.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus 6020 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger 6020 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Portrait photography camera
27
good MP (13 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6020
Street photography with Pentax X70
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (122g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 6020
Sports photography with Pentax X70
42
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (13 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
50
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography highlights
Pentax X70 Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than competitors (122g)
environment proofing
good MP (13MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
52
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography information
Pentax X70 Landscape photography information
40
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (13MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
35
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging details
Pentax X70 Vlogging details
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
24
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Pentax X70
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Pentax X70
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Pentax X70
Also called mju Tough 6020 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2009-03-02
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 122 grams (0.27 pounds) 410 grams (0.90 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID Li-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $279 $200