Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-5

The following is a extended assessment of the Canon 20Da and Pentax K-5, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the 20Da (8MP) and K-5 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 20Da was revealed 6 years earlier than the K-5 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 20Da matches up versus the K-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 20Da and Pentax K-5. The full galleries are provided at Canon 20Da Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 20Da offers outside dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") having a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 20Da and Pentax K-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 20Da vs the K-5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 20Da and K-5 is 59 and 60 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 20Da and K-5.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Pentax K-5 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged 20Da is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.