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Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax K20D

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
 
Pentax K20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs

Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Later Model is Olympus SH-2
Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced June 2008
  • Old Model is Pentax K10D
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Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax K20D Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax K20D, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the K20D (15MP) is pretty similar but the SH-1 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The SH-1 was released 5 years after the K20D which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SH-1 grades versus the K20D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Pentax K20D

 SH-1 K20D 
IntroducedMarch 2014June 2008More modern by 71 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Olympus SH-1

 K20D SH-1 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Pentax K20D

 SH-1 K20D 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-1 has got outside measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Pentax K20D has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SH-1 against the K20D.

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax K20D size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and K20D is 88 and 59 respectively.

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-1 and K20D.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SH-1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus SH-1 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SH-1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K20D Portrait photography factors
37
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
71
manual focus
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Street photography features
Pentax K20D Street photography features
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus via touch
lighter than others (271 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Sports photography advice
Pentax K20D Sports photography advice
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
good battery life (380 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-1
Travel photography with Pentax K20D
74
good battery life (380 per charge)
lighter than others (271g)
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
64
weather proofing
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K20D Landscape photography highlights
49
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good battery life (380 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
tiny screen (2.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SH-1
Vlogging with Pentax K20D
37
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
lighter than others (271 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
9
no video
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Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax K20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-1 and Pentax K20D
 Olympus Stylus SH-1Pentax K20D
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-1 Pentax K20D
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2014-03-31 2008-06-25
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4672 x 3104
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271 grams (0.60 lb) 800 grams (1.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 65
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 639
Other
Battery life 380 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B D-LI50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $349 $700