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Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K20D

Portability
82
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
 
Pentax K20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K20D Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
  • Released August 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M10
  • Updated by Olympus E-M10 III
Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed June 2008
  • Older Model is Pentax K10D
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K20D Overview

Let's look closer at the Olympus E-M10 II and Pentax K20D, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the K20D (15MP) is relatively similar but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and K20D (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 II was manufactured 7 years later than the K20D and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-M10 II scores versus the K20D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Pentax K20D

 E-M10 II K20D 
RevealedAugust 2015June 2008Fresher by 88 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Olympus E-M10 II

 K20D E-M10 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Pentax K20D

 E-M10 II K20D 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 II offers physical measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Pentax K20D has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M10 II and Pentax K20D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M10 II versus the K20D.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K20D size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 II and K20D is 82 and 59 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The visual here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 II and K20D.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 II featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Olympus E-M10 II will offer you greater detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer E-M10 II should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Portrait photography info
Pentax K20D Portrait photography info
72
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Street photography highlights
Pentax K20D Street photography highlights
83
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Sports photography information
Pentax K20D Sports photography information
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect AF
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Travel photography camera
73
comes with touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
does not have selfie friendly display
64
weather sealing
good resolution (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
screen is small (2.7 inch)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Vlogging information
Pentax K20D Vlogging information
35
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
9
no video recording
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 II and Pentax K20D
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IIPentax K20D
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 II Pentax K20D
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2015-08-25 2008-06-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4672 x 3104
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 81 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m (ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390 gr (0.86 lb) 800 gr (1.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 73 65
DXO Color Depth score 23.1 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 11.1
DXO Low light score 842 639
Other
Battery life 320 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-50 D-LI50
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $499 $700