Canon 20D vs Pentax KP
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Canon 20D vs Pentax KP Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
- Announced January 2017
Photography Glossary Canon 20D vs Pentax KP Overview
Here, we are looking at the Canon 20D versus Pentax KP, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the 20D (8MP) and KP (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 20D was revealed 13 years earlier than the KP which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 20D grades vs the KP for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 20D & Pentax KP. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 20D Gallery & Pentax KP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 20D over the Pentax KP
| 20D | KP |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Canon 20D
| KP | 20D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2017 |  | November 2004 | Newer by 148 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 118k | Crisper display (+803k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 20D and Pentax KP
| 20D | KP | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Canon 20D vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 20D has exterior dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") having a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Pentax KP has sizing of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 20D against the KP.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 20D and KP is 59 and 61 respectively.
Canon 20D vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 20D and KP.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax KP to offer you more detail because of its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 20D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Canon 20D vs Pentax KP Specifications
| Canon EOS 20D | Pentax KP | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Pentax |
| Model type | Canon EOS 20D | Pentax KP |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Revealed | 2004-11-03 | 2017-01-26 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | PRIME IV |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 337.5mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 8 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 6016 x 4000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 819200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 27 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
| Total lenses | 326 | 151 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 1.8" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 118 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.63x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
| Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/24000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p) |
| Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 770 grams (1.70 pounds) | 703 grams (1.55 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") | 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 62 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.9 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 721 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 390 images |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $1,300 | $747 |