Canon 20D vs Pentax ist DL2

Following is a extended overview of the Canon 20D and Pentax ist DL2, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the 20D (8MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 20D was released 15 months prior to the ist DL2 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 20D matches up against the ist DL2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 20D comes with outer 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 ist DL2 has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

See the Canon 20D and Pentax ist DL2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the 20D against the ist DL2.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 20D and ist DL2 is 59 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 20D and ist DL2.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon 20D to render more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged 20D will be behind with regard to sensor technology.