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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax X90

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Olympus 6020
(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
Pentax X90
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Pentax X90

 6020 X90 

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Olympus 6020

 X90 6020 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Pentax X90

 6020 X90 
LaunchedFebruary 2010July 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

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

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography advice
Pentax X90 Portrait photography advice
28
good resolution (13MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography information
Pentax X90 Street photography information
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography highlights
Pentax X90 Sports photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
environment sealing
good resolution (13MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 6020
Landscape photography with Pentax X90
40
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
35
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging details
Pentax X90 Vlogging details
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (122g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
23
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Pentax X90
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Pentax X90
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