Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax K20D
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs
(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
- 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
- Introduced September 2016
- Replaced the Olympus E-PL7
- Successor is Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Released June 2008
- Older Model is Pentax K10D
Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax K20D Overview
Here is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus E-PL8 versus Pentax K20D, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the K20D (15MP) is fairly close but the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and K20D (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E-PL8 was released 8 years later than the K20D and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-PL8 matches up versus the K20D for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax K20D Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL8 and Pentax K20D. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery and Pentax K20D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Pentax K20D
E-PL8 | K20D | |||
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Released | September 2016 | June 2008 | Fresher by 101 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Sharper display (+807k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Olympus E-PL8
K20D | E-PL8 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Pentax K20D
E-PL8 | K20D | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL8 offers external dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Pentax K20D has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-PL8 versus Pentax K20D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PL8 against the K20D.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL8 and K20D is 86 and 59 respectively.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL8 and K20D.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL8 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Olympus E-PL8 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern E-PL8 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax K20D Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Pentax K20D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Pentax K20D |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2016-09-19 | 2008-06-25 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 15MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4672 x 3104 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 1,037k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 357 gr (0.79 pounds) | 800 gr (1.76 pounds) |
Dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 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 | 350 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | D-LI50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $500 | $700 |