Canon 20D vs Pentax K10D
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Canon 20D vs Pentax K10D Key Specs
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- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Launched December 2006
- Refreshed by Pentax K20D
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Here is a extensive analysis of the Canon 20D versus Pentax K10D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the 20D (8MP) and the K10D (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 20D was released 3 years earlier than the K10D and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the 20D scores versus the K10D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon 20D over the Pentax K10D
| 20D | K10D |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Canon 20D
| K10D | 20D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | December 2006 |  | November 2004 | Fresher by 25 months |
| Screen dimensions | 2.5" |  | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
| Screen resolution | 210k |  | 118k | Sharper screen (+92k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 20D and Pentax K10D
| 20D | K10D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon 20D vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 20D enjoys outer 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 K10D has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the 20D compared to the K10D.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 20D and K10D is 59 and 59 respectively.
Canon 20D vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 20D and K10D.
All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Pentax K10D to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older 20D is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Canon 20D vs Pentax K10D Specifications
| Canon EOS 20D | Pentax K10D | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Pentax |
| Model type | Canon EOS 20D | Pentax K10D |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Introduced | 2004-11-03 | 2006-12-15 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 22.5 x 15mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 337.5mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 8 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
| Total lenses | 326 | 151 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 1.8 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Resolution of display | 118k dot | 210k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Max video resolution | None | None |
| 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 770 gr (1.70 pounds) | 793 gr (1.75 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 62 | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.9 | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | 11.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | 721 | 522 |
| Other | ||
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $1,300 | $700 |