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Canon 50D vs Pentax K20D

Portability
57
Imaging
53
Features
65
Overall
57
Canon EOS 50D front
 
Pentax K20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Canon 50D vs Pentax K20D Key Specs

Canon 50D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 822g - 146 x 108 x 74mm
  • Revealed October 2008
  • Succeeded the Canon 40D
  • Renewed by Canon 60D
Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released June 2008
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K10D
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Canon 50D vs Pentax K20D Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon 50D versus Pentax K20D, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 50D (15MP) and the K20D (15MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 50D was unveiled 5 months later than the K20D which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the 50D grades against the K20D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 50D over the Pentax K20D

 50D K20D 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Canon 50D

 K20D 50D 

Common features in the Canon 50D and Pentax K20D

 50D K20D 
ReleasedOctober 2008June 2008Same generation
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon 50D vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 50D enjoys exterior dimensions of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) whilst the Pentax K20D has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 50D against the K20D.

Canon 50D vs Pentax K20D size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 50D and K20D is 57 and 59 respectively.

Canon 50D vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison

Canon 50D vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 50D and K20D.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon 50D vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison

Canon 50D vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 50D vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 50D Portrait photography features
Pentax K20D Portrait photography features
71
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
71
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 50D Street photography details
Pentax K20D Street photography details
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Canon 50D Sports photography info
Pentax K20D Sports photography info
62
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
bad battery power (800 shots)
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 50D
Travel photography with Pentax K20D
57
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (15MP)
has built in flash
bad battery power (800 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
64
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Canon 50D Landscape photography information
Pentax K20D Landscape photography information
65
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
no image stabilization
bad battery power (800 shots)
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 50D as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K20D as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 50D vs Pentax K20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 50D and Pentax K20D
 Canon EOS 50DPentax K20D
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 50D Pentax K20D
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2008-10-30 2008-06-25
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 4752 x 3168 4672 x 3104
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT liquid-crystal color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.3 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m (ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 822g (1.81 lbs) 800g (1.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 65
DXO Color Depth score 21.8 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 11.4 11.1
DXO Low light score 696 639
Other
Battery life 800 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP-511A D-LI50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $996 $700