Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax K20D

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax K20D, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the K20D (15MP) is pretty well matched but the SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-590 UZ was launched 7 months later than the K20D which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SP-590 UZ matches up vs the K20D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-590 UZ & Pentax K20D. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery & Pentax K20D Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-590 UZ has external dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SP-590 UZ compared to the K20D.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and K20D is 72 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The visual here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-590 UZ and K20D.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SP-590 UZ because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Pentax K20D will give more detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer SP-590 UZ should have an edge in sensor technology.