Canon 5DS R vs Pentax K20D

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon 5DS R versus Pentax K20D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and K20D (15MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and K20D (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The 5DS R was unveiled 6 years after the K20D which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 5DS R grades against the K20D for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5DS R & Pentax K20D. The full galleries are provided at Canon 5DS R Gallery & Pentax K20D Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 5DS R enjoys outer measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Pentax K20D has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 5DS R compared to the K20D.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5DS R and K20D is 55 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 5DS R and K20D.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 5DS R using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon 5DS R will give extra detail having an extra 36MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent 5DS R will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.