Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax K20D

Here, we are comparing the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax K20D, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the K20D (15MP) is very well matched but the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-30MR was introduced 2 years later than the K20D and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SZ-30MR grades versus the K20D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-30MR & Pentax K20D. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Pentax K20D Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-30MR offers external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Pentax K20D has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-30MR against the K20D.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and K20D is 89 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-30MR and K20D.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SZ-30MR with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus SZ-30MR will give you more detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern SZ-30MR provides an advantage in sensor tech.