Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-1

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 20Da and Pentax K-1. The full galleries are provided at Canon 20Da Gallery and Pentax K-1 Gallery.

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.

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

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.