Canon 60Da vs Pentax K20D

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon 60Da versus Pentax K20D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the 60Da (18MP) and the K20D (15MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The 60Da was manufactured 3 years later than the K20D and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 60Da matches up against the K20D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 60Da & Pentax K20D. The entire galleries are available at Canon 60Da Gallery & Pentax K20D Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 60Da offers outer dimensions of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) and the Pentax K20D has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 60Da vs the K20D.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 60Da and K20D is 59 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 60Da and K20D.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon 60Da to resolve more detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher 60Da is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.