Canon 20Da vs Pentax K10D
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Canon 20Da vs Pentax K10D Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Released December 2006
- Successor is Pentax K20D

Canon 20Da vs Pentax K10D Overview
The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon 20Da and Pentax K10D, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the 20Da (8MP) and the K10D (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).

The 20Da was released 18 months earlier than the K10D which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 20Da scores against the K10D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 20Da vs Pentax K10D Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 20Da and Pentax K10D. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 20Da Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 20Da over the Pentax K10D
20Da | K10D |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Canon 20Da
K10D | 20Da | |||
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Released | December 2006 | ![]() | June 2005 | Newer by 18 months |
Screen dimensions | 2.5" | ![]() | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 210k | ![]() | 118k | Sharper screen (+92k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 20Da and Pentax K10D
20Da | K10D | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon 20Da vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 20Da features outside measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Pentax K10D has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
Check out the Canon 20Da and Pentax K10D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the 20Da compared to the K10D.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 20Da and K10D is 59 and 59 respectively.

Canon 20Da vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 20Da and K10D.
All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Pentax K10D to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged 20Da will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 20Da vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 20Da vs Pentax K10D Specifications
Canon EOS 20Da | Pentax K10D | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon EOS 20Da | Pentax K10D |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2005-06-01 | 2006-12-15 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 337.5mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 1.8 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 118k dot | 210k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum video resolution | None | None |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 770 gr (1.70 pounds) | 793 gr (1.75 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 522 |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $1,499 | $700 |