Olympus 6020 vs Pentax ist DS2
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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax ist DS2 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
- Introduced February 2010
- Other Name is mju Tough 6020
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Announced August 2005
Olympus 6020 vs Pentax ist DS2 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus 6020 versus Pentax ist DS2, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the 6020 (1/2.3") and ist DS2 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 6020 was released 4 years later than the ist DS2 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 6020 grades against the ist DS2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 6020 vs Pentax ist DS2 Gallery
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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Pentax ist DS2
6020 | ist DS2 | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | August 2005 | Fresher by 55 months | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 210k | Sharper display (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DS2 over the Olympus 6020
ist DS2 | 6020 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Pentax ist DS2
6020 | ist DS2 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus 6020 vs Pentax ist DS2 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 comes with external 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 ist DS2 has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).
Look at the Olympus 6020 versus Pentax ist DS2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 6020 versus the ist DS2.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and ist DS2 is 95 and 68 respectively.
Olympus 6020 vs Pentax ist DS2 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and ist DS2.
All in all, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 6020 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus 6020 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern 6020 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax ist DS2 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Pentax ist DS2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Pentax ist DS2 |
Otherwise known as | mju Tough 6020 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2010-02-02 | 2005-08-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3008 x 2008 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 210k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | - |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | No |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 122 grams (0.27 lbs) | 605 grams (1.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
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 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $279 | - |