Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K20D

Following is a extended overview of the Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K20D, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the K20D (15MP) is very well matched but the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The FE-3010 was brought out 7 months after the K20D which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the FE-3010 matches up vs the K20D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax K20D. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Pentax K20D Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-3010 provides outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Pentax K20D has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K20D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FE-3010 against the K20D.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and K20D is 97 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and K20D.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FE-3010 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K20D will give greater detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger FE-3010 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.