Canon 20D vs Pentax K-3

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon 20D vs Pentax K-3, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the 20D (8MP) and K-3 (24MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The 20D was brought out 10 years before the K-3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 20D matches up versus the K-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 20D and Pentax K-3. The entire galleries are available at Canon 20D Gallery and Pentax K-3 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 20D has got physical dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-3 has proportions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Look at the Canon 20D vs Pentax K-3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the 20D vs the K-3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 20D and K-3 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 20D and K-3.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Pentax K-3 to resolve greater detail having its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged 20D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.