Pentax K20D vs Pentax E85

Let's look more in depth at the Pentax K20D vs Pentax E85, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Pentax. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the K20D (15MP) and E85 (12MP) and the K20D (APS-C) and E85 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The K20D was released 14 months prior to the E85 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the K20D scores versus the E85 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K20D & Pentax Optio E85. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K20D Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K20D has got external dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Pentax E85 has dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the K20D vs the E85.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the K20D and E85 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the K20D and E85.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K20D because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax K20D will show extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged K20D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.