Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax K20D

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus VR-340 versus Pentax K20D, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the K20D (15MP) is very well matched but the VR-340 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The VR-340 was brought out 3 years later than the K20D and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the VR-340 grades against the K20D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-340 and Pentax K20D. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Pentax K20D Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-340 comes with physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax K20D has dimensions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the VR-340 vs the K20D.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-340 and K20D is 96 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-340 and K20D.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The VR-340 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Olympus VR-340 will give you greater detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern VR-340 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.