Olympus 6020 vs Pentax X70
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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax X70 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Pentax X70. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Pentax X70
6020 | X70 | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | ![]() | March 2009 | More modern by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Olympus 6020
X70 | 6020 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Pentax X70
6020 | X70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax X70 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Pentax X70 | |
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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 |