Canon 10D vs Pentax K20D
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Canon 10D vs Pentax K20D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 875g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
- Revealed March 2003
- Replacement is Canon 20D
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Launched June 2008
- Old Model is Pentax K10D
Canon 10D vs Pentax K20D Overview
Following is a detailed overview of the Canon 10D and Pentax K20D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 10D (6MP) and K20D (15MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe 10D was unveiled 6 years before the K20D which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the 10D matches up against the K20D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon 10D vs Pentax K20D Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 10D & Pentax K20D. The full galleries are available at Canon 10D Gallery & Pentax K20D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 10D over the Pentax K20D
10D | K20D |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Canon 10D
K20D | 10D | |||
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Launched | June 2008 | March 2003 | More modern by 63 months | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+0.9") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 118k | Sharper screen (+112k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 10D and Pentax K20D
10D | K20D | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Canon 10D vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 10D enjoys outside measurements of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) whilst the Pentax K20D has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Look at the Canon 10D and Pentax K20D in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 10D versus the K20D.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 10D and K20D is 56 and 59 respectively.
Canon 10D vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 10D and K20D.
Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Pentax K20D to deliver more detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 10D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon 10D vs Pentax K20D Specifications
Canon EOS 10D | Pentax K20D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon EOS 10D | Pentax K20D |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2003-03-31 | 2008-06-25 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.7 x 15.1mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 342.8mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3072 x 2048 | 4672 x 3104 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 7 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 250 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 1.8" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 118 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 875 grams (1.93 lb) | 800 grams (1.76 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 57 | 65 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.1 | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.9 | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | 571 | 639 |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | D-LI50 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $1,900 | $700 |