Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax K20D

The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus FE-47 versus Pentax K20D, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the K20D (15MP) is fairly well matched but the FE-47 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The FE-47 was introduced 19 months after the K20D making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FE-47 grades against the K20D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-47 and Pentax K20D. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Pentax K20D Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-47 offers external measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Pentax K20D has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-47 versus Pentax K20D in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-47 and the K20D.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and K20D is 93 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and K20D.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FE-47 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax K20D will give you greater detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent FE-47 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.