Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax K20D

Below, we are looking at the Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax K20D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and K20D (15MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and K20D (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The 5D MIV was announced 8 years after the K20D which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 5D MIV matches up against the K20D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV & Pentax K20D. The whole galleries are available at Canon 5D MIV Gallery & Pentax K20D Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D MIV offers exterior dimensions of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) and the Pentax K20D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 5D MIV vs the K20D.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIV and K20D is 55 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D MIV and K20D.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 5D MIV using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon 5D MIV will resolve more detail with its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger 5D MIV provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.