Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K20D

In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-PL2 and Pentax K20D, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the K20D (15MP) is pretty comparable but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and K20D (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The E-PL2 was launched 2 years after the K20D which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-PL2 scores versus the K20D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL2 & Pentax K20D. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery & Pentax K20D Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL2 has outside measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Pentax K20D has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PL2 vs the K20D.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL2 and K20D is 85 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL2 and K20D.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PL2 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax K20D will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher E-PL2 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.