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Canon 20D vs Pentax K20D

Portability
59
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 20D front
 
Pentax K20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Canon 20D vs Pentax K20D Key Specs

Canon 20D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Announced November 2004
  • Old Model is Canon 10D
  • Replacement is Canon 30D
Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced June 2008
  • Older Model is Pentax K10D
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Canon 20D vs Pentax K20D Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon 20D and Pentax K20D, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the 20D (8MP) and K20D (15MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 20D was revealed 4 years before the K20D and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 20D scores vs the K20D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20D over the Pentax K20D

 20D K20D 

Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Canon 20D

 K20D 20D 
AnnouncedJune 2008November 2004Fresher by 44 months
Display dimensions2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution230k118kClearer display (+112k dot)

Common features in the Canon 20D and Pentax K20D

 20D K20D 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon 20D vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 20D comes with outside dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) while the Pentax K20D has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check out the Canon 20D and Pentax K20D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 20D compared to the K20D.

Canon 20D vs Pentax K20D size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 20D and K20D is 59 and 59 respectively.

Canon 20D vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison

Canon 20D vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 20D and K20D.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax K20D to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older 20D will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon 20D vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison

Canon 20D vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20D vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 20D Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K20D Portrait photography highlights
47
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (8MP)
72
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 20D Street photography details
Pentax K20D Street photography details
53
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20D Sports photography features
Pentax K20D Sports photography features
44
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 20D Travel photography information
Pentax K20D Travel photography information
46
has built in flash
low megapixels (8MP)
display is not selfie friendly
64
environment proofing
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 20D
Landscape photography with Pentax K20D
46
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (1.8 inch)
no liveview feature
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
small screen (2.7 inch)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 20D
Vlogging with Pentax K20D
9
lack of video recording
9
no video
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Canon 20D vs Pentax K20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20D and Pentax K20D
 Canon EOS 20DPentax K20D
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 20D Pentax K20D
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2004-11-03 2008-06-25
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3504 x 2336 4672 x 3104
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.8 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 118 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 770g (1.70 lb) 800g (1.76 lb)
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 score 62 65
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 11.1
DXO Low light score 721 639
Other
Battery model - D-LI50
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $1,300 $700