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Nikon Df vs Pentax K20D

Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Nikon Df front
 
Pentax K20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Nikon Df vs Pentax K20D Key Specs

Nikon Df
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 204800)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
  • Revealed December 2013
Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed June 2008
  • Old Model is Pentax K10D
Photography Glossary

Nikon Df vs Pentax K20D Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon Df versus Pentax K20D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the Df (16MP) and the K20D (15MP) is pretty similar but the Df (Full frame) and K20D (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The Df was revealed 5 years after the K20D which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the Df scores versus the K20D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Pentax K20D

 Df K20D 
RevealedDecember 2013June 2008More modern by 67 months
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Nikon Df

 K20D Df 

Common features in the Nikon Df and Pentax K20D

 Df K20D 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon Df vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Df has outside measurements of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) while the Pentax K20D has dimensions 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 Df versus Pentax K20D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Df and the K20D.

Nikon Df vs Pentax K20D size comparison

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

Nikon Df vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison

Nikon Df vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Df and K20D.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Df with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Df will offer extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger Df should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon Df vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison

Nikon Df vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Df Portrait photography features
Pentax K20D Portrait photography features
77
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
71
you can focus manually
MP count decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Df as a Street photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Street photography camera
60
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Df
Sports photography with Pentax K20D
69
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery pack (1,400 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Df Travel photography highlights
Pentax K20D Travel photography highlights
60
great battery pack (1,400 shots)
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
weather proofing
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Df Landscape photography details
Pentax K20D Landscape photography details
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery pack (1,400 shots)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is small (2.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Df Vlogging details
Pentax K20D Vlogging details
9
no video
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon Df vs Pentax K20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Df and Pentax K20D
 Nikon DfPentax K20D
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Df Pentax K20D
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2013-12-20 2008-06-25
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 23.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 860.4mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3280 4672 x 3104
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 39 11
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 2.7"
Screen resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 760 grams (1.68 lb) 800 grams (1.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 89 65
DXO Color Depth rating 24.6 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 11.1
DXO Low light rating 3279 639
Other
Battery life 1400 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL14,EN-EL14a D-LI50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $2,747 $700