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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K20D

Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Pentax K20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K20D Key Specs

Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-820UZ
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 SP-820UZ vs Pentax K20D Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Pentax K20D, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the K20D (15MP) is pretty well matched but the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The SP-820UZ was announced 4 years after the K20D which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SP-820UZ scores against the K20D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Pentax K20D

 SP-820UZ K20D 
RevealedAugust 2012June 2008Newer by 51 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 K20D SP-820UZ 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax K20D

 SP-820UZ K20D 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-820UZ enjoys exterior dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Pentax K20D has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Pentax K20D in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-820UZ versus the K20D.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K20D size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and K20D is 69 and 59 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-820UZ and K20D.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SP-820UZ using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax K20D will give you greater detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent SP-820UZ will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K20D Portrait photography highlights
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
71
manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography features
Pentax K20D Street photography features
37
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (485 grams)
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
good resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography info
Pentax K20D Travel photography info
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (22mm)
very long reach (896mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (485g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
64
environment sealing
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (22mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is small (2.7 inch)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-820UZ
Vlogging with Pentax K20D
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relatively wide (22mm)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (485g)
9
can't record video
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax K20D
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPentax K20D
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Pentax K20D
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2012-08-21 2008-06-25
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 14MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4672 x 3104
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 22-896mm (40.7x) -
Max aperture f/3.4-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 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 Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 15.00 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 485g (1.07 lbs) 800g (1.76 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID - D-LI50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Retail price $299 $700