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Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K20D

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Pentax K20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs

Olympus SH-3
(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
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
  • Revealed June 2008
  • Previous Model is Pentax K10D
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Pentax K20D

 SH-3 K20D 
RevealedFebruary 2016June 2008Newer by 93 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Olympus SH-3

 K20D SH-3 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Pentax K20D

 SH-3 K20D 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K20D size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SH-3
Portrait photography with Pentax K20D
44
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
71
has manual focus
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Street photography features
Pentax K20D Street photography features
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (271g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Sports photography camera
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-3
Travel photography with Pentax K20D
74
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (271g)
has focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
weather sealing
decent megapixels (15MP)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SH-3
Landscape photography with Pentax K20D
55
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (380 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SH-3
Vlogging with Pentax K20D
35
rather wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
9
no video
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Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax K20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Pentax K20D
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Pentax K20D
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