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Canon 90D vs Pentax K20D

Portability
60
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Pentax K20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Canon 90D vs Pentax K20D Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Revealed August 2019
  • Older Model is Canon 80D
Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released June 2008
  • Replaced the Pentax K10D
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Canon 90D vs Pentax K20D Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon 90D vs Pentax K20D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and K20D (15MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 90D was released 11 years later than the K20D and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 90D grades versus the K20D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Pentax K20D

 90D K20D 
ReleasedAugust 2019June 2008More recent by 137 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Canon 90D

 K20D 90D 

Common features in the Canon 90D and Pentax K20D

 90D K20D 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Canon 90D vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 90D enjoys outer measurements of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Pentax K20D has measurements 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 90D compared to the K20D.

Canon 90D vs Pentax K20D size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 90D and K20D is 60 and 59 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 90D and K20D.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon 90D to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger 90D should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 90D vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Portrait photography camera
83
manual focus
high resolution (33MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
71
manual focus
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 90D
Street photography with Pentax K20D
71
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 90D as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Sports photography camera
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
high resolution (33MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery power (1,300 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D Travel photography features
Pentax K20D Travel photography features
78
good battery power (1,300 shots)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
high resolution (33 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
64
environment proofing
decent megapixels (15MP)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D Landscape photography advice
Pentax K20D Landscape photography advice
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
high resolution (33 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
good battery power (1,300 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
70
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
tiny screen (2.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 90D
Vlogging with Pentax K20D
71
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic support
does not have image stabilization
9
no video
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Canon 90D vs Pentax K20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Pentax K20D
 Canon EOS 90DPentax K20D
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 90D Pentax K20D
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2019-08-28 2008-06-25
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6960 x 4640 4672 x 3104
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 45 11
Cross type focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 701g (1.55 pounds) 800g (1.76 pounds)
Dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 65
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 639
Other
Battery life 1300 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6N D-LI50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,199 $700