Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K20D
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K20D Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Pentax K20D. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Pentax K20D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Pentax K20D
SP-100 | K20D | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | June 2008 | Fresher by 69 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Olympus SP-100
K20D | SP-100 |
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Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Pentax K20D
SP-100 | K20D | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check the Olympus SP-100 versus Pentax K20D in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and K20D is 63 and 59 respectively.
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.
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K20D Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Pentax K20D | |
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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 |