Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K20D

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-860 and Pentax K20D, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the K20D (15MP) is fairly comparable but the TG-860 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-860 was announced 6 years after the K20D which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-860 scores versus the K20D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Pentax K20D. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Pentax K20D Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-860 provides outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Pentax K20D has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-860 compared to the K20D.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and K20D is 91 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-860 and K20D.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-860 using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Olympus TG-860 will show extra detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher TG-860 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.