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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax K20D

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Pentax K20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs

Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternative Name is X-935
Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced June 2008
  • Superseded the Pentax K10D
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax K20D Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus FE-5020 versus Pentax K20D, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the K20D (15MP) is fairly close but the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The FE-5020 was unveiled 14 months later than the K20D making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the FE-5020 grades versus the K20D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Pentax K20D

 FE-5020 K20D 
AnnouncedJuly 2009June 2008Fresher by 14 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Olympus FE-5020

 K20D FE-5020 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax K20D

 FE-5020 K20D 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 offers outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Pentax K20D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-5020 versus Pentax K20D in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-5020 and the K20D.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax K20D size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and K20D is 95 and 59 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5020 and K20D.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FE-5020 using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Pentax K20D will render more detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent FE-5020 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5020
Portrait photography with Pentax K20D
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography highlights
Pentax K20D Street photography highlights
60
weather proof
lighter than competitors (137 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography information
Pentax K20D Sports photography information
24
weather proof
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competitors (137g)
weather proof
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
weather proofing
good megapixels (15MP)
built-in flash
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K20D Landscape photography highlights
31
decently wide (24mm)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is small (2.7 inches)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5020
Vlogging with Pentax K20D
28
decently wide (24mm)
lighter than competitors (137g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
9
no video recording
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax K20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax K20D
 Olympus FE-5020Pentax K20D
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Pentax K20D
Also called as X-935 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2009-07-22 2008-06-25
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4672 x 3104
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 137 gr (0.30 lbs) 800 gr (1.76 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 65
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 639
Other
Battery ID LI-42B D-LI50
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $160 $700