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Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax K20D

Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Pentax K20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X30
Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched June 2008
  • Superseded the Pentax K10D
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Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax K20D Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm X20 versus Pentax K20D, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the K20D (15MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and K20D (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X20 was released 4 years after the K20D which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X20 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X20 scores against the K20D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Pentax K20D

 Fujifilm X20 K20D 
LaunchedApril 2013June 2008Newer by 59 months
Display dimensions2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Fujifilm X20

 K20D Fujifilm X20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Pentax K20D

 Fujifilm X20 K20D 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X20 has external dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 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).

Contrast the Fujifilm X20 versus Pentax K20D in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X20 and the K20D.

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax K20D size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and K20D is 83 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and K20D.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax K20D will render more detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X20 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Portrait photography camera
47
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
saves RAW files
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
72
manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor (2/3")
heavier than competition (353g)
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography factors
Pentax K20D Sports photography factors
52
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (270 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography information
Pentax K20D Travel photography information
61
better than average battery (270 shots)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (353g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
64
environment proofing
good MP (15MP)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X20
Landscape photography with Pentax K20D
55
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (270 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse function
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
small screen (2.7 inch)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K20D as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
heavier than competition (353g)
9
lack of video recording
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Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax K20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Pentax K20D
 Fujifilm X20Pentax K20D
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X20 Pentax K20D
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Released 2013-04-29 2008-06-25
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4672 x 3104
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 4.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/1000 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353 gr (0.78 pounds) 800 gr (1.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 639
Other
Battery life 270 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 D-LI50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $500 $700