Canon 20D vs Pentax K-5
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Canon 20D vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Released December 2010
- Replaced the Pentax K-7
- Replacement is Pentax K-5 IIs
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The following is a extended review of the Canon 20D versus Pentax K-5, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the 20D (8MP) and K-5 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe 20D was released 7 years earlier than the K-5 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 20D scores vs the K-5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon 20D over the Pentax K-5
| 20D | K-5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Canon 20D
| K-5 | 20D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | December 2010 |  | November 2004 | Newer by 74 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 118k | Sharper display (+803k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 20D and Pentax K-5
| 20D | K-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon 20D vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 20D offers external measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 20D versus the K-5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 20D and K-5 is 59 and 60 respectively.
Canon 20D vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 20D and K-5.
All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax K-5 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 20D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon 20D vs Pentax K-5 Specifications
| Canon EOS 20D | Pentax K-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Pentax |
| Model type | Canon EOS 20D | Pentax K-5 |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Revealed | 2004-11-03 | 2010-12-18 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Prime II |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 337.5mm² | 372.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 8MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 4928 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
| Amount of lenses | 326 | 151 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 1.8" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 118 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.61x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 770 gr (1.70 lbs) | 740 gr (1.63 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 62 | 82 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.9 | 23.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | 14.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | 721 | 1162 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 980 photos |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $1,300 | $800 |