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Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
59
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 20Da front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
77
Features
82
Overall
79

Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-1 II 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
  • Launched June 2005
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Replaced the Pentax K-1
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Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

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.

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

 20Da K-1 II 

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

 K-1 II 20Da 
IntroducedFebruary 2018June 2005More modern by 154 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.4")
Screen resolution1037k118kClearer screen (+919k dot)

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

 20Da K-1 II 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

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.

Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

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

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

Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 20Da Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-1 II Portrait photography highlights
51
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (8MP)
86
manual focus
MP count high (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 20Da Street photography features
Pentax K-1 II Street photography features
53
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
70
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
very good high ISO (819,200)
heavier than others (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20Da Sports photography features
Pentax K-1 II Sports photography features
44
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (8MP)
77
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (4.4 frames per second)
terrible battery life (670 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 20Da
Travel photography with Pentax K-1 II
42
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (8MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
53
environment proofing
MP count high (36MP)
terrible battery life (670 per charge)
heavier than others (1,010 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 20Da
Landscape photography with Pentax K-1 II
46
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
82
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (819,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
terrible battery life (670 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 20Da as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than others (1,010 grams)
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Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20Da and Pentax K-1 II
 Canon EOS 20DaPentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 20Da Pentax K-1 Mark II
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2005-06-01 2018-02-22
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3504 x 2336 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 1600 819200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 33
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF4
Number of lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 1.8 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 118 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 4.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest 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
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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
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 gr (1.70 lbs) 1010 gr (2.23 lbs)
Physical 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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 670 pictures
Style 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 feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots 1 Dual
Retail cost $1,499 $1,737