Olympus E-600 vs Pentax K20D

Here is a complete overview of the Olympus E-600 versus Pentax K20D, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the K20D (15MP) is very comparable but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and K20D (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The E-600 was revealed 15 months later than the K20D making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-600 matches up against the K20D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-600 and Pentax K20D. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-600 Gallery and Pentax K20D Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-600 offers outside dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Pentax K20D has specifications 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 E-600 versus Pentax K20D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-600 and the K20D.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-600 and K20D is 71 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-600 and K20D.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-600 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Pentax K20D will provide greater detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer E-600 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.