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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K20D

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Pentax K20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K20D Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced June 2008
  • Old Model is Pentax K10D
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K20D Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Pentax K20D, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the K20D (15MP) is fairly comparable but the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The SP-600 UZ was introduced 20 months after the K20D making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the SP-600 UZ grades vs the K20D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Pentax K20D

 SP-600 UZ K20D 
IntroducedFebruary 2010June 2008More modern by 20 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 K20D SP-600 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Pentax K20D

 SP-600 UZ K20D 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 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 the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Pentax K20D in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-600 UZ compared to the K20D.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K20D size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and K20D is 69 and 59 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-600 UZ and K20D.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SP-600 UZ with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Pentax K20D will provide more detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent SP-600 UZ will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography info
Pentax K20D Portrait photography info
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manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Street photography with Pentax K20D
36
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography features
Pentax K20D Sports photography features
31
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
64
weather proofing
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Landscape photography camera
29
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is small (2.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Vlogging with Pentax K20D
20
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
9
no video shooting
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Pentax K20D
 Olympus SP-600 UZPentax K20D
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SP-600 UZ Pentax K20D
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2010-02-02 2008-06-25
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4672 x 3104
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 143 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455g (1.00 lbs) 800g (1.76 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 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 ID - D-LI50
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $189 $700