Nikon D80 vs Pentax K20D

Here is a in depth review of the Nikon D80 vs Pentax K20D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the D80 (10MP) and K20D (15MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D80 was announced 21 months before the K20D which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the D80 scores vs the K20D for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D80 and Pentax K20D. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D80 Gallery and Pentax K20D Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon D80 has got external dimensions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs) and 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).

Look at the Nikon D80 vs Pentax K20D in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the D80 vs the K20D.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D80 and K20D is 62 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D80 and K20D.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Pentax K20D to resolve extra detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older D80 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.