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Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-1

Portability
59
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 20Da front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78

Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs

Canon 20Da
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Announced June 2005
Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • New Model is Pentax K-1 II
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Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-1 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Canon 20Da and Pentax K-1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the 20Da (8MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the 20Da (APS-C) and K-1 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor size.

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The 20Da was unveiled 11 years prior to the K-1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 20Da matches up against the K-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20Da over the Pentax K-1

 20Da K-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Canon 20Da

 K-1 20Da 
RevealedFebruary 2016June 2005Newer by 130 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"1.8"Larger display (+1.4")
Display resolution1037k118kClearer display (+919k dot)

Common features in the Canon 20Da and Pentax K-1

 20Da K-1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 20Da comes with exterior dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") along with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 has proportions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the 20Da compared to the K-1.

Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 20Da and K-1 is 59 and 55 respectively.

Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 20Da and K-1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 20Da with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-1 will deliver greater detail having an extra 28 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged 20Da is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-1 sensor size comparison

Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 20Da
Portrait photography with Pentax K-1
51
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
85
manual focus
megapixel count excellent (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 20Da
Street photography with Pentax K-1
53
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
70
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
good ISO range (204,800)
more heavy than competition in class (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 20Da
Sports photography with Pentax K-1
44
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (4.4 frames per second)
low battery power (760 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 20Da Travel photography info
Pentax K-1 Travel photography info
42
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
53
environment sealing
megapixel count excellent (36MP)
low battery power (760 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (1,010g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 20Da
Landscape photography with Pentax K-1
46
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (204,800)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
low battery power (760 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 20Da
Vlogging with Pentax K-1
9
no video shooting
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (1,010 grams)
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Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20Da and Pentax K-1
 Canon EOS 20DaPentax K-1
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 20Da Pentax K-1
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2005-06-01 2016-02-17
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3504 x 2336 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 1600 204800
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 33
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 1.8" 3.2"
Display resolution 118 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 4.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 770 grams (1.70 lb) 1010 grams (2.23 lb)
Dimensions 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 96
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 3280
Other
Battery life - 760 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots Single Dual
Retail price $1,499 $1,499