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Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax K20D

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
 
Pentax K20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax K20D Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
  • Introduced August 2017
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M10 II
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-M10 IV
Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced June 2008
  • Previous Model is Pentax K10D
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax K20D Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-M10 III versus Pentax K20D, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the K20D (15MP) is relatively well matched but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and K20D (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 III was revealed 9 years after the K20D which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-M10 III matches up against the K20D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 E-M10 III K20D 
AnnouncedAugust 2017June 2008Newer by 112 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

 K20D E-M10 III 

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

 E-M10 III K20D 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 III has got external measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and 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 E-M10 III versus Pentax K20D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M10 III versus the K20D.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax K20D size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 III and K20D is 80 and 59 respectively.

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

Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 III and K20D.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 III using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Olympus E-M10 III will give you extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 III should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Portrait photography factors
Pentax K20D Portrait photography factors
73
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
71
has manual focus
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Street photography features
Pentax K20D Street photography features
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than average (410g)
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Sports photography information
Pentax K20D Sports photography information
69
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
lacks phase detect auto focus
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Travel photography camera
67
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
more heavy than average (410 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
weather proof
decent megapixels (15MP)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Landscape photography camera
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
screen is small (2.7 inch)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Vlogging advice
Pentax K20D Vlogging advice
32
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
more heavy than average (410 grams)
9
can't shoot video
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax K20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 III and Pentax K20D
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IIIPentax K20D
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Pentax K20D
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2017-08-31 2008-06-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4672 x 3104
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 121 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 8.6 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 410g (0.90 lb) 800g (1.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") 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 life 330 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-50 D-LI50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $650 $700