Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-1 II

Following is a comprehensive review of the Canon 20Da versus Pentax K-1 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the 20Da (8MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the 20Da (APS-C) and K-1 II (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

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The 20Da was announced 13 years prior to the K-1 II which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 20Da matches up vs the K-1 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 20Da and Pentax K-1 Mark II. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 20Da Gallery and Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon 20Da features outside measurements 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 K-1 II has specifications of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the 20Da and the K-1 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 20Da and K-1 II is 59 and 55 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 20Da and K-1 II.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 20Da with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-1 II will render extra detail with its extra 28MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged 20Da will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.