Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K20D

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K20D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the K20D (15MP) is very well matched but the E-30 (Four Thirds) and K20D (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The E-30 was launched 10 months after the K20D and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the E-30 grades versus the K20D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-30 and Pentax K20D. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-30 Gallery and Pentax K20D Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-30 offers physical measurements of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) and the Pentax K20D has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K20D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-30 versus the K20D.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-30 and K20D is 60 and 59 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-30 and K20D.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-30 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax K20D will give you more detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer E-30 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.