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Canon 77D vs Pentax K20D

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS 77D front
 
Pentax K20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Canon 77D vs Pentax K20D Key Specs

Canon 77D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 540g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Launched February 2017
  • Additionally Known as EOS 9000D
  • Older Model is Canon T6s
Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced June 2008
  • Old Model is Pentax K10D
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Canon 77D vs Pentax K20D Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon 77D vs Pentax K20D, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the 77D (24MP) and K20D (15MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 77D was announced 8 years after the K20D which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 77D grades versus the K20D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Pentax K20D

 77D K20D 
IntroducedFebruary 2017June 2008More modern by 106 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Canon 77D

 K20D 77D 

Common features in the Canon 77D and Pentax K20D

 77D K20D 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Canon 77D vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 77D enjoys outside dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Pentax K20D has specifications 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 consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the 77D against the K20D.

Canon 77D vs Pentax K20D size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 77D and K20D is 66 and 59 respectively.

Canon 77D vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison

Canon 77D vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 77D and K20D.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon 77D to render greater detail with its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer 77D provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 77D vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison

Canon 77D vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 77D vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 77D Portrait photography features
Pentax K20D Portrait photography features
80
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
72
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 77D Street photography highlights
Pentax K20D Street photography highlights
72
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Canon 77D Sports photography factors
Pentax K20D Sports photography factors
66
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 77D
Travel photography with Pentax K20D
79
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
64
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 77D Landscape photography factors
Pentax K20D Landscape photography factors
77
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is small (2.7 inch)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 77D as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K20D as a Vlogging camera
73
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic support
does not have image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 77D vs Pentax K20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 77D and Pentax K20D
 Canon EOS 77DPentax K20D
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 77D Pentax K20D
Alternate name EOS 9000D -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2017-02-15 2008-06-25
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4672 x 3104
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 45 11
Cross type focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
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
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lbs) 800 gr (1.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 78 65
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 11.1
DXO Low light rating 971 639
Other
Battery life 600 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $549 $700