Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K20D

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus E-410 and Pentax K20D, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the E-410 (10MP) and K20D (15MP) and the E-410 (Four Thirds) and K20D (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The E-410 was released 12 months before the K20D so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-410 matches up versus the K20D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-410 and Pentax K20D. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-410 Gallery and Pentax K20D Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-410 has got external measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Pentax K20D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-410 and Pentax K20D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-410 and the K20D.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-410 and K20D is 77 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-410 and K20D.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-410 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Pentax K20D will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-410 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.