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Canon 20D vs Pentax K-1

Portability
59
Imaging
45
Features
39
Overall
42
Canon EOS 20D front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78

Canon 20D vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs

Canon 20D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Launched November 2004
  • Older Model is Canon 10D
  • New Model is Canon 30D
Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Replacement is Pentax K-1 II
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Canon 20D vs Pentax K-1 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon 20D and Pentax K-1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the 20D (8MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the 20D (APS-C) and K-1 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 20D was launched 12 years prior to the K-1 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 20D grades versus the K-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20D over the Pentax K-1

 20D K-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Canon 20D

 K-1 20D 
RevealedFebruary 2016November 2004Newer by 137 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.4")
Screen resolution1037k118kCrisper screen (+919k dot)

Common features in the Canon 20D and Pentax K-1

 20D K-1 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon 20D vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 20D has got outer measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") having a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the 20D versus the K-1.

Canon 20D vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 20D and K-1 is 59 and 55 respectively.

Canon 20D vs Pentax K-1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 20D vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 20D and K-1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 20D because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax K-1 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 28MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged 20D is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 20D vs Pentax K-1 sensor size comparison

Canon 20D vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20D vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 20D Portrait photography info
Pentax K-1 Portrait photography info
47
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
85
manual focus
resolution is fantastic (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 20D as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-1 as a Street photography camera
52
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
70
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
very good ISO range (204,800)
heavier than competition in class (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20D Sports photography factors
Pentax K-1 Sports photography factors
43
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
low fps (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.4 frames/s)
low battery life (760 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 20D
Travel photography with Pentax K-1
45
built-in flash
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
53
weather proof
resolution is fantastic (36MP)
low battery life (760 shots)
heavier than competition in class (1,010g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 20D Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-1 Landscape photography highlights
46
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (1.8")
no liveview
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (204,800)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
low battery life (760 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 20D Vlogging features
Pentax K-1 Vlogging features
9
no video shooting
31
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic port
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (1,010 grams)
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Canon 20D vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20D and Pentax K-1
 Canon EOS 20DPentax K-1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 20D Pentax K-1
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2004-11-03 2016-02-17
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3504 x 2336 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 1600 204800
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 33
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 1.8 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 118 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 4.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 770 gr (1.70 lb) 1010 gr (2.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 62 96
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 25.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 14.6
DXO Low light rating 721 3280
Other
Battery life - 760 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots 1 Two
Retail price $1,300 $1,499