Olympus 7040 vs Pentax K20D

Here is a extensive assessment of the Olympus 7040 versus Pentax K20D, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the K20D (15MP) is pretty comparable but the 7040 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The 7040 was launched 19 months later than the K20D which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7040 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 7040 grades versus the K20D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Pentax K20D. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Pentax K20D Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7040 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax K20D has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 7040 and the K20D.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7040 and K20D is 95 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7040 and K20D.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 7040 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K20D will show more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher 7040 should have an edge in sensor tech.