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Canon 20Da vs Pentax P70

Portability
59
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 20Da front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon 20Da vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Canon 20Da
(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
Pentax P70
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20Da over the Pentax P70

 20Da P70 

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Canon 20Da

 P70 20Da 
RevealedMarch 2009June 2005More recent by 45 months
Screen dimension2.7"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.9")
Screen resolution230k118kSharper screen (+112k dot)

Common features in the Canon 20Da and Pentax P70

 20Da P70 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 20Da vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 20Da and P70 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Canon 20Da vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 20Da vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Canon 20Da vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20Da vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 20Da as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Portrait photography camera
51
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (8 megapixels)
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 20Da Street photography information
Pentax P70 Street photography information
53
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20Da Sports photography info
Pentax P70 Sports photography info
44
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 20Da as a Travel photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Travel photography camera
42
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (8MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
56
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (155 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 20Da as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Landscape photography camera
46
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
no Time Lapse mode
32
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 20Da Vlogging info
Pentax P70 Vlogging info
9
can't record video
25
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (155g)
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Canon 20Da vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20Da and Pentax P70
 Canon EOS 20DaPentax Optio P70
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