Canon 20D vs Pentax K-3 II
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Canon 20D vs Pentax K-3 II Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Introduced April 2015
- Succeeded the Pentax K-3
Canon 20D vs Pentax K-3 II Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Canon 20D versus Pentax K-3 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the 20D (8MP) and K-3 II (24MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 20D was introduced 11 years prior to the K-3 II which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the 20D matches up vs the K-3 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon 20D vs Pentax K-3 II Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 20D & Pentax K-3 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 20D Gallery & Pentax K-3 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 20D over the Pentax K-3 II
20D | K-3 II |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Canon 20D
K-3 II | 20D | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | November 2004 | Newer by 127 months | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.4") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 118k | Crisper screen (+919k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 20D and Pentax K-3 II
20D | K-3 II | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon 20D vs Pentax K-3 II Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 20D enjoys external measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) while the Pentax K-3 II has measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon 20D versus Pentax K-3 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the 20D against the K-3 II.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 20D and K-3 II is 59 and 59 respectively.
Canon 20D vs Pentax K-3 II Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 20D and K-3 II.
Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax K-3 II to render more detail using its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged 20D will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon 20D vs Pentax K-3 II Specifications
Canon EOS 20D | Pentax K-3 II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon EOS 20D | Pentax K-3 II |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2004-11-03 | 2015-04-23 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 337.5mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 6016 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 51200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
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 | 9 | 27 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 326 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 1.8 inch | 3.2 inch |
Screen resolution | 118k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per second | 8.3 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | 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 (available with dedicated external flash) |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 770 gr (1.70 pounds) | 800 gr (1.76 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 62 | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.9 | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.0 | 13.6 |
DXO Low light score | 721 | 1106 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 720 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | Dual |
Launch price | $1,300 | $829 |