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Canon 20Da vs Pentax K10D

Portability
59
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 20Da front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Canon 20Da vs Pentax K10D 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 K10D
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20Da over the Pentax K10D

 20Da K10D 

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Canon 20Da

 K10D 20Da 
ReleasedDecember 2006June 2005Newer by 18 months
Screen dimensions2.5"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution210k118kSharper screen (+92k dot)

Common features in the Canon 20Da and Pentax K10D

 20Da K10D 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 20Da vs Pentax K10D size comparison

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

Canon 20Da vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 20Da vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20Da vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 20Da
Portrait photography with Pentax K10D
51
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (8 megapixels)
53
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 20Da Street photography factors
Pentax K10D Street photography factors
53
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20Da Sports photography information
Pentax K10D Sports photography information
44
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (8MP)
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 20Da Travel photography advice
Pentax K10D Travel photography advice
42
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (8MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
49
weather sealing
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 20Da Landscape photography factors
Pentax K10D Landscape photography factors
46
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (8MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
55
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 20Da
Vlogging with Pentax K10D
9
no video
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 20Da vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20Da and Pentax K10D
 Canon EOS 20DaPentax K10D
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