Canon 5D MIII vs Pentax K20D
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Canon 5D MIII vs Pentax K20D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 22MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 950g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
- Released May 2012
- Replaced the Canon 5D MII
- Replacement is Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Launched June 2008
- Previous Model is Pentax K10D
Canon 5D MIII vs Pentax K20D Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Canon 5D MIII vs Pentax K20D, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the 5D MIII (22MP) and K20D (15MP) and the 5D MIII (Full frame) and K20D (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 5D MIII was introduced 3 years after the K20D which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 5D MIII matches up vs the K20D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon 5D MIII vs Pentax K20D Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5D Mark III & Pentax K20D. The whole galleries are available at Canon 5D MIII Gallery & Pentax K20D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIII over the Pentax K20D
5D MIII | K20D | |||
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Launched | May 2012 | June 2008 | Newer by 48 months | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Canon 5D MIII
K20D | 5D MIII |
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Common features in the Canon 5D MIII and Pentax K20D
5D MIII | K20D | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon 5D MIII vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D MIII provides physical measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) and the Pentax K20D has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Check the Canon 5D MIII vs Pentax K20D in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the 5D MIII against the K20D.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIII and K20D is 55 and 59 respectively.
Canon 5D MIII vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D MIII and K20D.
All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 5D MIII using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 5D MIII will provide more detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger 5D MIII will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon 5D MIII vs Pentax K20D Specifications
Canon EOS 5D Mark III | Pentax K20D | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon EOS 5D Mark III | Pentax K20D |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2012-05-22 | 2008-06-25 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 22MP | 15MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 5760 x 3840 | 4672 x 3104 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 61 | 11 |
Cross focus points | 41 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 250 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | Clear View II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 950g (2.09 lbs) | 800g (1.76 lbs) |
Dimensions | 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 81 | 65 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.0 | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | 2293 | 639 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 950 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LP-E6 | D-LI50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash Type I (UDMA compatible), SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | 2 | 1 |
Cost at release | $2,780 | $700 |