Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K20D
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Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Introduced February 2016
- Earlier Model is Olympus SH-2
(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
- Revealed June 2008
- Previous Model is Pentax K10D
Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K20D Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SH-3 and Pentax K20D, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the K20D (15MP) is pretty comparable but the SH-3 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SH-3 was brought out 7 years after the K20D which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SH-3 scores versus the K20D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K20D Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Pentax K20D. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Pentax K20D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Pentax K20D
SH-3 | K20D | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | June 2008 | Newer by 93 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Olympus SH-3
K20D | SH-3 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Pentax K20D
SH-3 | K20D | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-3 has physical dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Pentax K20D has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SH-3 and Pentax K20D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SH-3 compared to the K20D.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SH-3 and K20D is 88 and 59 respectively.
Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-3 and K20D.
To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SH-3 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Olympus SH-3 will produce extra detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer SH-3 provides an edge in sensor tech.
Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K20D Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Pentax K20D | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Pentax K20D |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2016-02-08 | 2008-06-25 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4672 x 3104 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.5 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 271 gr (0.60 lb) | 800 gr (1.76 lb) |
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 photographs | - |
Form 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 recording | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $579 | $700 |