Olympus 8010 vs Pentax K20D

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Pentax K20D. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Pentax K20D Gallery.

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.

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

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.