Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K20D

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax K20D, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the K20D (15MP) is pretty well matched but the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The FE-5010 was brought out 7 months later than the K20D so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FE-5010 matches up vs the K20D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax K20D. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery and Pentax K20D Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5010 features external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while 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 FE-5010 and Pentax K20D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-5010 vs the K20D.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and K20D is 96 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and K20D.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FE-5010 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax K20D will give extra detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer FE-5010 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.