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Canon 20D vs Pentax K10D

Portability
59
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 20D front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Canon 20D vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Canon 20D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Introduced November 2004
  • Replaced the Canon 10D
  • Successor is Canon 30D
Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 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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Canon 20D vs Pentax K10D Overview

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).

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The 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 
LaunchedDecember 2006November 2004Fresher by 25 months
Screen dimensions2.5"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution210k118kSharper screen (+92k dot)

Common features in the Canon 20D and Pentax K10D

 20D K10D 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed 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.

Canon 20D vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 20D and K10D is 59 and 59 respectively.

Canon 20D vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 20D vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Canon 20D vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20D vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 20D as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Portrait photography camera
47
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
no manual control
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
53
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 20D Street photography highlights
Pentax K10D Street photography highlights
53
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20D as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Sports photography camera
44
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8MP)
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 20D Travel photography details
Pentax K10D Travel photography details
46
flash built-in
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
49
weather proof
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 20D
Landscape photography with Pentax K10D
46
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8MP)
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 20D as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K10D as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
9
can't record video
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Canon 20D vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20D and Pentax K10D
 Canon EOS 20DPentax 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