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Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K20D

Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
82
Overall
72
Nikon D7200 front
 
Pentax K20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs

Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Revealed March 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon D7100
  • Later Model is Nikon D7500
Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced June 2008
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K10D
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Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K20D Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K20D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the D7200 (24MP) and K20D (15MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D7200 was introduced 6 years later than the K20D and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the D7200 scores vs the K20D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Pentax K20D

 D7200 K20D 
IntroducedMarch 2015June 2008More recent by 82 months
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Nikon D7200

 K20D D7200 

Common features in the Nikon D7200 and Pentax K20D

 D7200 K20D 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D7200 has got physical dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) whilst the Pentax K20D has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K20D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the D7200 versus the K20D.

Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K20D size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D7200 and K20D is 59 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D7200 and K20D.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon D7200 to deliver more detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger D7200 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison

Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7200 Portrait photography features
Pentax K20D Portrait photography features
79
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
71
has manual focus
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7200 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Street photography camera
63
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7200 Sports photography details
Pentax K20D Sports photography details
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery power (1,110 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D7200
Travel photography with Pentax K20D
68
good battery power (1,110 shots)
environment proofing
MP count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
64
environment proof
decent megapixels (15MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D7200
Landscape photography with Pentax K20D
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery power (1,110 CIPA)
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7200 Vlogging info
Pentax K20D Vlogging info
30
provides face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7200 and Pentax K20D
 Nikon D7200Pentax K20D
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D7200 Pentax K20D
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2015-03-02 2008-06-25
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4672 x 3104
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 51 11
Cross focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,229 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 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 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 765 gr (1.69 pounds) 800 gr (1.76 pounds)
Dimensions 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 87 65
DXO Color Depth score 24.5 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 14.6 11.1
DXO Low light score 1333 639
Other
Battery life 1110 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15 D-LI50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Two Single
Cost at launch $1,100 $700