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Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax K20D

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus VR-340 front
 
Pentax K20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs

Olympus VR-340
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-5.7) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched June 2008
  • Older Model is Pentax K10D
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Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax K20D Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Pentax K20D

 VR-340 K20D 
LaunchedJanuary 2012June 2008Fresher by 44 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Olympus VR-340

 K20D VR-340 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Pentax K20D

 VR-340 K20D 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison

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).

Check out the Olympus VR-340 versus Pentax K20D in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax K20D size comparison

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

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Portrait photography camera
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
71
has manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Street photography info
Pentax K20D Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Travel photography factors
Pentax K20D Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition (125 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
64
weather proof
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K20D Landscape photography highlights
43
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
tiny screen (2.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K20D Vlogging highlights
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
9
no video recording
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Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax K20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Pentax K20D
 Olympus VR-340Pentax K20D
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus VR-340 Pentax K20D
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2012-01-10 2008-06-25
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4672 x 3104
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.7 -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.80 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 800g (1.76 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 65
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 639
Other
Battery ID LI-50B D-LI50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $130 $700