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Canon 80D vs Pentax K20D

Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76
Canon EOS 80D front
 
Pentax K20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Canon 80D vs Pentax K20D Key Specs

Canon 80D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 730g - 139 x 105 x 79mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Superseded the Canon 70D
  • New Model is Canon 90D
Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released June 2008
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K10D
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Canon 80D vs Pentax K20D Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon 80D vs Pentax K20D, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and K20D (15MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 80D was launched 7 years later than the K20D and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 80D matches up against the K20D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Pentax K20D

 80D K20D 
ReleasedFebruary 2016June 2008More recent by 94 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Canon 80D

 K20D 80D 

Common features in the Canon 80D and Pentax K20D

 80D K20D 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Canon 80D vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon 80D features physical dimensions of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Pentax K20D has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the 80D compared to the K20D.

Canon 80D vs Pentax K20D size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 80D and K20D is 59 and 59 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison

Canon 80D vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 80D and K20D.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon 80D to render extra detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent 80D is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 80D vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison

Canon 80D vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 80D vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 80D Portrait photography features
Pentax K20D Portrait photography features
79
has manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 80D Street photography information
Pentax K20D Street photography information
69
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 80D Sports photography features
Pentax K20D Sports photography features
75
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 80D Travel photography features
Pentax K20D Travel photography features
76
environment proof
supports focus via touch
decent MP (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
64
weather proofing
good megapixels (15MP)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 80D
Landscape photography with Pentax K20D
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is small (2.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 80D Vlogging info
Pentax K20D Vlogging info
70
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
does not have image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 80D vs Pentax K20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 80D and Pentax K20D
 Canon EOS 80DPentax K20D
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 80D Pentax K20D
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2016-02-18 2008-06-25
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 15 megapixel
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 16000 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 45 11
Cross type focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file 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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 730 gr (1.61 lb) 800 gr (1.76 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 79 65
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 11.1
DXO Low light rating 1135 639
Other
Battery life 960 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6N D-LI50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $1,199 $700