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Nikon D7000 vs Pentax K20D

Portability
59
Imaging
56
Features
76
Overall
64
Nikon D7000 front
 
Pentax K20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Nikon D7000 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs

Nikon D7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 780g - 132 x 105 x 77mm
  • Announced November 2010
  • Previous Model is Nikon D90
  • New Model is Nikon D7100
Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed June 2008
  • Previous Model is Pentax K10D
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Nikon D7000 vs Pentax K20D Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon D7000 vs Pentax K20D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the D7000 (16MP) and the K20D (15MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D7000 was introduced 2 years after the K20D which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the D7000 matches up versus the K20D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7000 over the Pentax K20D

 D7000 K20D 
RevealedNovember 2010June 2008Newer by 30 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Nikon D7000

 K20D D7000 

Common features in the Nikon D7000 and Pentax K20D

 D7000 K20D 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon D7000 vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D7000 comes with physical dimensions of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) and the Pentax K20D has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Compare the Nikon D7000 vs Pentax K20D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the D7000 vs the K20D.

Nikon D7000 vs Pentax K20D size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D7000 and K20D is 59 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D7000 vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7000 vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D7000 and K20D.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon D7000 to give you extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer D7000 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon D7000 vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison

Nikon D7000 vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7000 vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7000 Portrait photography features
Pentax K20D Portrait photography features
73
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
72
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Nikon D7000 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Street photography camera
58
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7000 Sports photography information
Pentax K20D Sports photography information
66
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proof
great battery life (1,050 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7000 Travel photography advice
Pentax K20D Travel photography advice
66
great battery life (1,050 shots)
environment proof
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have selfie friendly display
64
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
flash built-in
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D7000
Landscape photography with Pentax K20D
73
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
great battery life (1,050 CIPA)
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
screen is small (2.7 inch)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D7000
Vlogging with Pentax K20D
29
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic port
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D7000 vs Pentax K20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7000 and Pentax K20D
 Nikon D7000Pentax K20D
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D7000 Pentax K20D
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2010-11-30 2008-06-25
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 2 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 4672 x 3104
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 39 11
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24, 25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 780g (1.72 pounds) 800g (1.76 pounds)
Dimensions 132 x 105 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 80 65
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 11.1
DXO Low light score 1167 639
Other
Battery life 1050 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15 D-LI50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 2 One
Price at release $1,049 $700