Canon 20Da vs Pentax P70
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Canon 20Da vs Pentax P70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 8MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
- Released June 2005
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Revealed March 2009
Canon 20Da vs Pentax P70 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Canon 20Da and Pentax P70, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the 20Da (8MP) and P70 (12MP) and the 20Da (APS-C) and P70 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 20Da was announced 4 years prior to the P70 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 20Da being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 20Da grades vs the P70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon 20Da vs Pentax P70 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 20Da and Pentax Optio P70. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 20Da Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 20Da over the Pentax P70
20Da | P70 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Canon 20Da
P70 | 20Da | |||
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Revealed | March 2009 | June 2005 | More recent by 45 months | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+0.9") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 118k | Sharper screen (+112k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 20Da and Pentax P70
20Da | P70 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon 20Da vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 20Da enjoys external measurements 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 P70 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Canon 20Da and Pentax P70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the 20Da and the P70.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 20Da and P70 is 59 and 95 respectively.
Canon 20Da vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 20Da and P70.
Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 20Da using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax P70 will render greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older 20Da will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon 20Da vs Pentax P70 Specifications
Canon EOS 20Da | Pentax Optio P70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon EOS 20Da | Pentax Optio P70 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Released | 2005-06-01 | 2009-03-02 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 22.5 x 15mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 337.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
Full resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing range | - | 10cm |
Total lenses | 326 | - |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 1.8" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 118k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 770 gr (1.70 lbs) | 155 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $1,499 | $200 |