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Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-5

Portability
59
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 20Da front
 
Pentax K-5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs

Canon 20Da
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Introduced June 2005
Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Released December 2010
  • Superseded the Pentax K-7
  • Renewed by Pentax K-5 IIs
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Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20Da over the Pentax K-5

 20Da K-5 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Canon 20Da

 K-5 20Da 
ReleasedDecember 2010June 2005Newer by 67 months
Screen size3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution921k118kSharper screen (+803k dot)

Common features in the Canon 20Da and Pentax K-5

 20Da K-5 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-5 size comparison

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

Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-5 top view buttons comparison

Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-5 sensor size comparison

Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 20Da Portrait photography information
Pentax K-5 Portrait photography information
51
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
73
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 20Da as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-5 as a Street photography camera
53
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20Da as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-5 as a Sports photography camera
44
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (8MP)
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 20Da
Travel photography with Pentax K-5
42
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 20Da as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-5 as a Landscape photography camera
46
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 20Da Vlogging features
Pentax K-5 Vlogging features
9
lack of video recording
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20Da and Pentax K-5
 Canon EOS 20DaPentax K-5
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 20Da Pentax K-5
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2005-06-01 2010-12-18
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3504 x 2336 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 51200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 1.8" 3"
Screen resolution 118 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 770g (1.70 lbs) 740g (1.63 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1162
Other
Battery life - 980 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $1,499 $800