Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K20D

Here is a extensive overview of the Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K20D, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the K20D (15MP) is very similar but the 7000 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The 7000 was unveiled 7 months later than the K20D which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 7000 scores vs the K20D for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Pentax K20D. The full galleries are available at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Pentax K20D Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 7000 enjoys outside measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Pentax K20D has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K20D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 7000 compared to the K20D.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and K20D is 94 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 7000 and K20D.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 7000 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax K20D will offer greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent 7000 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.