Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K20D
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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Announced May 2019
- Replaced the Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Introduced June 2008
- Old Model is Pentax K10D

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K20D Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K20D, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the K20D (15MP) is pretty close but the TG-6 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

The TG-6 was manufactured 11 years after the K20D which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TG-6 grades versus the K20D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K20D Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-6 & Pentax K20D. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-6 Gallery & Pentax K20D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Pentax K20D
TG-6 | K20D | |||
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Introduced | May 2019 | ![]() | June 2008 | More modern by 133 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Olympus TG-6
K20D | TG-6 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Pentax K20D
TG-6 | K20D | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-6 has external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Pentax K20D has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K20D in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the TG-6 compared to the K20D.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and K20D is 90 and 59 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-6 and K20D.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-6 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax K20D will render extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern TG-6 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K20D Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-6 | Pentax K20D | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Pentax K20D |
Class | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2019-05-22 | 2008-06-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4672 x 3104 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 20.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC | - |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 253g (0.56 lb) | 800g (1.76 lb) |
Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 65 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 639 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-92B | D-LI50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $449 | $700 |