Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-5 IIs
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Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 8MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
- Launched June 2005
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Released June 2013
- Previous Model is Pentax K-5
Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-5 IIs, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 20Da (8MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 20Da was manufactured 9 years earlier than the K-5 IIs which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 20Da scores against the K-5 IIs when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 20Da & Pentax K-5 IIs. The entire galleries are available at Canon 20Da Gallery & Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 20Da over the Pentax K-5 IIs
20Da | K-5 IIs |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Canon 20Da
K-5 IIs | 20Da | |||
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Released | June 2013 | June 2005 | Newer by 97 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 118k | Sharper screen (+803k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 20Da and Pentax K-5 IIs
20Da | K-5 IIs | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon 20Da comes with outer 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 IIs has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Look at the Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-5 IIs in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 20Da and the K-5 IIs.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 20Da and K-5 IIs is 59 and 60 respectively.
Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 20Da and K-5 IIs.
As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Pentax K-5 IIs to give extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 20Da is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications
Canon EOS 20Da | Pentax K-5 IIs | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon EOS 20Da | Pentax K-5 IIs |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2005-06-01 | 2013-06-04 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 337.5mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 326 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 1.8 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 118k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/180 secs |
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 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 770g (1.70 pounds) | 760g (1.68 pounds) |
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 All around rating | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 980 images |
Battery style | - | 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 |
Cost at launch | $1,499 | $749 |