Olympus 1 vs Pentax K20D
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Olympus 1 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Successor is Olympus 1s
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Revealed June 2008
- Older Model is Pentax K10D
Olympus 1 vs Pentax K20D Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Olympus 1 vs Pentax K20D, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the K20D (15MP) is very well matched but the 1 (1/1.7") and K20D (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 1 was revealed 5 years later than the K20D and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 1 scores against the K20D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 1 vs Pentax K20D Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1 and Pentax K20D. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery and Pentax K20D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Pentax K20D
1 | K20D | |||
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Revealed | November 2013 | June 2008 | Fresher by 66 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Olympus 1
K20D | 1 |
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Common features in the Olympus 1 and Pentax K20D
1 | K20D | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus 1 vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 1 provides external dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Pentax K20D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus 1 vs Pentax K20D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 1 compared to the K20D.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the 1 and K20D is 79 and 59 respectively.
Olympus 1 vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 and K20D.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax K20D will resolve more detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher 1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus 1 vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 1 vs Pentax K20D Specifications
Olympus Stylus 1 | Pentax K20D | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 1 | Pentax K20D |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2013-11-25 | 2008-06-25 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 15MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4672 x 3104 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 402 grams (0.89 lbs) | 800 grams (1.76 lbs) |
Dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 51 | 65 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.7 | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | 11.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 179 | 639 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | D-LI50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $700 | $700 |