Canon 77D vs Pentax K20D

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 77D and Pentax K20D. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 77D Gallery and Pentax K20D Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Canon 77D vs Pentax K20D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.