Canon 70D vs Pentax K20D

The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon 70D vs Pentax K20D, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 70D (20MP) and K20D (15MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 70D was unveiled 5 years after the K20D which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 70D scores against the K20D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 70D and Pentax K20D. The full galleries are available at Canon 70D Gallery and Pentax K20D Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 70D comes with physical dimensions of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) while the Pentax K20D has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Examine the Canon 70D vs Pentax K20D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 70D and the K20D.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 70D and K20D is 59 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 70D and K20D.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon 70D to render more detail having an extra 5MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent 70D provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.