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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K20D

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Pentax K20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Released January 2014
Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched June 2008
  • Replaced the Pentax K10D
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K20D Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Olympus SP-100 versus Pentax K20D, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the K20D (15MP) is fairly comparable but the SP-100 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-100 was brought out 5 years later than the K20D and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SP-100 matches up versus the K20D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Pentax K20D

 SP-100 K20D 
LaunchedJanuary 2014June 2008Fresher by 69 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Olympus SP-100

 K20D SP-100 

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Pentax K20D

 SP-100 K20D 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-100 enjoys external measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Pentax K20D has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SP-100 vs the K20D.

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K20D size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and K20D is 63 and 59 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-100 and K20D.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SP-100 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus SP-100 will provide extra detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer SP-100 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-100
Portrait photography with Pentax K20D
44
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
71
has manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Street photography features
Pentax K20D Street photography features
42
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (594 grams)
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Sports photography information
Pentax K20D Sports photography information
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K20D Travel photography highlights
53
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (594g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
64
weather proofing
resolution is good (15MP)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography information
Pentax K20D Landscape photography information
47
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
screen is small (2.7 inch)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Vlogging features
Pentax K20D Vlogging features
29
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic support
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (594 grams)
9
no video recording
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Pentax K20D
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Pentax K20D
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus SP-100 Pentax K20D
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2014-01-29 2008-06-25
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4672 x 3104
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 594 gr (1.31 lb) 800 gr (1.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 639
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B D-LI50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Retail price $400 $700