Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax K20D

In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus E-PL9 and Pentax K20D, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-PL9 (16MP) and the K20D (15MP) is very close but the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and K20D (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The E-PL9 was announced 9 years after the K20D which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-PL9 grades against the K20D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL9 & Pentax K20D. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery & Pentax K20D Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL9 offers outside measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Pentax K20D has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL9 and Pentax K20D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PL9 against the K20D.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL9 and K20D is 85 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL9 and K20D.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL9 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus E-PL9 will render extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer E-PL9 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.