Canon D30 vs Pentax K20D

Let's look more in depth at the Canon D30 vs Pentax K20D, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and K20D (15MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D30 was brought out 8 years earlier than the K20D which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the D30 scores against the K20D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS D30 & Pentax K20D. The entire galleries are available at Canon D30 Gallery & Pentax K20D Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon D30 enjoys external dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs) whilst the Pentax K20D has dimensions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the D30 versus the K20D.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and K20D is 57 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D30 and K20D.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax K20D to render extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged D30 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.