Nikon D800E vs Pentax K20D

The following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon D800E versus Pentax K20D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the D800E (36MP) and K20D (15MP) and the D800E (Full frame) and K20D (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The D800E was manufactured 4 years after the K20D which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the D800E scores versus the K20D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D800E & Pentax K20D. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D800E Gallery & Pentax K20D Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D800E has got outer measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Pentax K20D has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the D800E compared to the K20D.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D800E and K20D is 54 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The image below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D800E and K20D.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D800E due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon D800E will resolve extra detail due to its extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer D800E is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.