Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-3 II

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon 20Da and Pentax K-3 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the 20Da (8MP) and K-3 II (24MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 20Da was brought out 11 years before the K-3 II and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the 20Da matches up versus the K-3 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 20Da and Pentax K-3 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 20Da Gallery and Pentax K-3 II Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon 20Da comes with outer 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) whilst the Pentax K-3 II has specifications of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Examine the Canon 20Da and Pentax K-3 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 20Da vs the K-3 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 20Da and K-3 II is 59 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 20Da and K-3 II.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Pentax K-3 II to provide greater detail having its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older 20Da will be behind with regard to sensor technology.