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Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K20D

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-620 front
 
Pentax K20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs

Olympus E-620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Announced July 2009
Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed June 2008
  • Succeeded the Pentax K10D
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Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K20D Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus E-620 versus Pentax K20D, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the K20D (15MP) is relatively close but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and K20D (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The E-620 was introduced 13 months later than the K20D which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-620 matches up versus the K20D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Pentax K20D

 E-620 K20D 
RevealedJuly 2009June 2008Fresher by 13 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Olympus E-620

 K20D E-620 

Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Pentax K20D

 E-620 K20D 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-620 has outer measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Pentax K20D has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-620 and the K20D.

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K20D size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-620 and K20D is 71 and 59 respectively.

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-620 and K20D.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-620 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Pentax K20D will result in more detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer E-620 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Portrait photography camera
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
72
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-620 Street photography info
Pentax K20D Street photography info
76
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-620 Sports photography info
Pentax K20D Sports photography info
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
low battery (500 shots)
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-620 Travel photography information
Pentax K20D Travel photography information
53
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery (500 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
64
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
built-in flash
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-620 Landscape photography features
Pentax K20D Landscape photography features
53
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low resolution sensor (12MP)
low battery (500 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
71
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-620 Vlogging information
Pentax K20D Vlogging information
18
can't shoot video
9
can't record video
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Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Pentax K20D
 Olympus E-620Pentax K20D
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus E-620 Pentax K20D
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2009-07-06 2008-06-25
Body design Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4032 x 3024 4672 x 3104
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 7 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 45 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 500g (1.10 lbs) 800g (1.76 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 55 65
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 11.1
DXO Low light score 536 639
Other
Battery life 500 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-1 D-LI50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $799 $700