Olympus 6020 vs Pentax X90
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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax X90 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
- Introduced February 2010
- Additionally Known as mju Tough 6020
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
- Launched July 2010

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax X90 Overview
Lets look closer at the Olympus 6020 vs Pentax X90, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the X90 (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The 6020 was introduced 5 months before the X90 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 6020 matches up vs the X90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax X90 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Pentax X90. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Pentax X90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Pentax X90
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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Olympus 6020
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Pentax X90
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Launched | February 2010 | ![]() | July 2010 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Olympus 6020 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 has got outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Pentax X90 has measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus 6020 vs Pentax X90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the 6020 and the X90.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and X90 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The graphic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6020 and X90.
To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus 6020 to result in more detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively.

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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax X90 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Pentax X90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Pentax X90 |
Otherwise known as | mju Tough 6020 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-02-02 | 2010-07-06 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 9.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 122g (0.27 lb) | 428g (0.94 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-L106 |
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 | Single | Single |
Retail price | $279 | $350 |