Canon 20D vs Pentax K-5 IIs
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Canon 20D vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Previous Model is Pentax K-5
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Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon 20D versus Pentax K-5 IIs, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the 20D (8MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).
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Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 20D grades versus the K-5 IIs when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon 20D over the Pentax K-5 IIs
| 20D | K-5 IIs |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Canon 20D
| K-5 IIs | 20D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2013 |  | November 2004 | Newer by 104 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 118k | Sharper screen (+803k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 20D and Pentax K-5 IIs
| 20D | K-5 IIs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Canon 20D vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 20D has got outer dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") along with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 IIs has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 20D compared to the K-5 IIs.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 20D and K-5 IIs is 59 and 60 respectively.
Canon 20D vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 20D and K-5 IIs.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Pentax K-5 IIs to provide you with more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged 20D will be behind in sensor tech.
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Canon 20D vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications
| Canon EOS 20D | Pentax K-5 IIs | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Pentax |
| Model | Canon EOS 20D | Pentax K-5 IIs |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Launched | 2004-11-03 | 2013-06-04 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Prime II |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 22.5 x 15mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 337.5mm² | 372.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 8MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 4928 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
| Cross focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
| Available lenses | 326 | 151 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 1.8" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 118k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.61x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 770g (1.70 pounds) | 760g (1.68 pounds) |
| Physical 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 Overall score | 62 | 82 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.9 | 23.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.0 | 14.1 |
| DXO Low light score | 721 | 1208 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 980 photos |
| Style 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 recording | ||
| Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $1,300 | $749 |