Nikon L810 vs Pentax K20D

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon L810 and Pentax K20D, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the K20D (15MP) is relatively well matched but the L810 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The L810 was unveiled 3 years after the K20D which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the L810 scores against the K20D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L810 and Pentax K20D. The full galleries are available at Nikon L810 Gallery and Pentax K20D Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L810 has outer dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Pentax K20D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L810 and Pentax K20D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the L810 and the K20D.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L810 and K20D is 74 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L810 and K20D.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The L810 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Nikon L810 will give extra detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer L810 will have an edge in sensor technology.