Nikon D6 vs Pentax K20D

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon D6 vs Pentax K20D, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the D6 (21MP) and K20D (15MP) and the D6 (Full frame) and K20D (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The D6 was manufactured 11 years later than the K20D and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon D6 being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the D6 scores vs the K20D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D6 & Pentax K20D. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D6 Gallery & Pentax K20D Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D6 has got exterior dimensions of 160mm x 163mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 1270 grams (2.80 lbs) and the Pentax K20D has specifications 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the D6 compared to the K20D.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D6 and K20D is 50 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D6 and K20D.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D6 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon D6 will give greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The younger D6 will have a benefit in sensor technology.