Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K20D

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Pentax K20D, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the K20D (15MP) is fairly close but the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The SP-610UZ was brought out 2 years later than the K20D and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SP-610UZ grades vs the K20D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-610UZ & Pentax K20D. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Pentax K20D Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-610UZ enjoys outside measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Pentax K20D has dimensions 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 SP-610UZ versus Pentax K20D in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-610UZ compared to the K20D.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and K20D is 79 and 59 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and K20D.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SP-610UZ because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax K20D will provide you with extra detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern SP-610UZ will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.