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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax K20D

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Pentax K20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 8010
Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed June 2008
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K10D
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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax K20D Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus 8010 versus Pentax K20D, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the K20D (15MP) is relatively comparable but the 8010 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The 8010 was introduced 20 months later than the K20D which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 8010 matches up vs the K20D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Pentax K20D

 8010 K20D 
RevealedFebruary 2010June 2008More recent by 20 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Olympus 8010

 K20D 8010 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Pentax K20D

 8010 K20D 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8010 features exterior dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Pentax K20D has dimensions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 8010 and the K20D.

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax K20D size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and K20D is 92 and 59 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and K20D.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 8010 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax K20D will provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent 8010 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography details
Pentax K20D Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
71
has manual focus
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography factors
Pentax K20D Street photography factors
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (245g)
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K20D Sports photography highlights
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proof
megapixel count good (13MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (245 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
weather proof
good MP (15MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography details
Pentax K20D Landscape photography details
40
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (13MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
small screen (2.7 inch)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 8010
Vlogging with Pentax K20D
27
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (245g)
9
no video recording
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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax K20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Pentax K20D
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Pentax K20D
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Pentax K20D
Also Known as mju Tough 8010 -
Type Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-02-02 2008-06-25
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4672 x 3104
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 lbs) 800g (1.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 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 model Li-50B D-LI50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $600 $700