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Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-3 III

Portability
59
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 20Da front
 
Pentax K-3 Mark III front
Portability
58
Imaging
71
Features
86
Overall
77

Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-3 III Key Specs

Canon 20Da
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Launched June 2005
Pentax K-3 III
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600000
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 820g - 135 x 104 x 74mm
  • Announced March 2021
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Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-3 III Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon 20Da and Pentax K-3 III, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 20Da (8MP) and K-3 III (26MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 20Da was brought out 17 years earlier than the K-3 III which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 20Da matches up vs the K-3 III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20Da over the Pentax K-3 III

 20Da K-3 III 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 III over the Canon 20Da

 K-3 III 20Da 
AnnouncedMarch 2021June 2005Newer by 192 months
Display dimensions3.2"1.8"Larger display (+1.4")
Display resolution1620k118kSharper display (+1502k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 20Da and Pentax K-3 III

 20Da K-3 III 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-3 III Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 20Da has 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-3 III has specifications of 135mm x 104mm x 74mm (5.3" x 4.1" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the 20Da compared to the K-3 III.

Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-3 III size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 20Da and K-3 III is 59 and 58 respectively.

Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-3 III top view buttons comparison

Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-3 III Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 20Da and K-3 III.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax K-3 III to give extra detail having its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged 20Da is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-3 III sensor size comparison

Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-3 III Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-3 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 20Da as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-3 III as a Portrait photography camera
51
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (8MP)
82
has manual focus
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 20Da Street photography info
Pentax K-3 III Street photography info
53
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
70
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (1,600,000)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 20Da
Sports photography with Pentax K-3 III
44
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count amazing (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
low battery life (800 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 20Da Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-3 III Travel photography highlights
42
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
64
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
MP count amazing (26MP)
low battery life (800 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 20Da Landscape photography information
Pentax K-3 III Landscape photography information
46
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (1.8 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (1,600,000)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
low battery life (800 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 20Da
Vlogging with Pentax K-3 III
9
lack of video recording
35
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
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Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-3 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20Da and Pentax K-3 III
 Canon EOS 20DaPentax K-3 Mark III
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 20Da Pentax K-3 Mark III
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2005-06-01 2021-03-31
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3504 x 2336 6192 x 4128
Highest native ISO 1600 1600000
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 101
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 326 156
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.8" 3.2"
Display resolution 118 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, Auto + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow- speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 770 grams (1.70 lbs) 820 grams (1.81 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") 135 x 104 x 74mm (5.3" x 4.1" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 800 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported in slot 1)
Card slots Single Two
Retail price $1,499 $1,999