Olympus 8000 vs Pentax K20D

Here is a complete overview of the Olympus 8000 versus Pentax K20D, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the K20D (15MP) is relatively well matched but the 8000 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The 8000 was manufactured 13 months later than the K20D which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 8000 scores against the K20D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Pentax K20D. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Pentax K20D Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8000 has physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Pentax K20D has dimensions 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 8000 versus Pentax K20D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 8000 and the K20D.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and K20D is 94 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 8000 and K20D.

All in all, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 8000 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Pentax K20D will give you greater detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger 8000 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.