Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax K20D
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Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Launched July 2009
- New Model is Olympus E-P2
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump 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
Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax K20D Overview
The following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus E-P1 versus Pentax K20D, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the K20D (15MP) is relatively comparable but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and K20D (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-P1 was announced 14 months after the K20D which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-P1 scores vs the K20D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax K20D Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Pentax K20D. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Pentax K20D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Pentax K20D
E-P1 | K20D | |||
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Announced | July 2009 | June 2008 | Newer by 14 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Olympus E-P1
K20D | E-P1 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Pentax K20D
E-P1 | K20D | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-P1 provides outer measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while 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).
Contrast the Olympus E-P1 versus Pentax K20D in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the E-P1 vs the K20D.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P1 and K20D is 86 and 59 respectively.
Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P1 and K20D.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-P1 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K20D will produce greater detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger E-P1 should have an edge in sensor technology.
Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax K20D Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P1 | Pentax K20D | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus PEN E-P1 | Pentax K20D |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2009-07-29 | 2008-06-25 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic V | - |
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 | 12 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4672 x 3104 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 355 gr (0.78 pounds) | 800 gr (1.76 pounds) |
Dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 55 | 65 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.4 | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.4 | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | 536 | 639 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLS-1 | D-LI50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $182 | $700 |