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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax K20D

Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A10 front
 
Pentax K20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 331g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched December 2016
Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released June 2008
  • Succeeded the Pentax K10D
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax K20D Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm X-A10 and Pentax K20D, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) and the K20D (15MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A10 was introduced 8 years later than the K20D and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-A10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A10 scores against the K20D for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A10 over the Pentax K20D

 Fujifilm X-A10 K20D 
ReleasedDecember 2016June 2008More recent by 103 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Fujifilm X-A10

 K20D Fujifilm X-A10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A10 and Pentax K20D

 Fujifilm X-A10 K20D 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A10 comes with external measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Pentax K20D has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-A10 and Pentax K20D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A10 vs the K20D.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax K20D size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A10 and K20D is 86 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A10 and K20D.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm X-A10 to deliver more detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A10 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Portrait photography features
Pentax K20D Portrait photography features
69
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
72
manual focus
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A10
Street photography with Pentax K20D
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Sports photography advice
Pentax K20D Sports photography advice
61
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (410 per charge)
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Travel photography advice
Pentax K20D Travel photography advice
86
good battery (410 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
64
environment proof
good MP (15MP)
built-in flash
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Landscape photography camera
77
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW files
good battery (410 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
small screen (2.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Vlogging advice
Pentax K20D Vlogging advice
62
display is selfie friendly
supports face detection focusing
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (None1920 x 1080 pxls)
missing external mic port
9
lack of video recording
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax K20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A10 and Pentax K20D
 Fujifilm X-A10Pentax K20D
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X-A10 Pentax K20D
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2016-12-01 2008-06-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4672 x 3104
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 54 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p. 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p,24p) -
Max video resolution None1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331g (0.73 lbs) 800g (1.76 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 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 410 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126S D-LI50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, smile, buddy, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $499 $700