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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K20D

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Pentax K20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K20D Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Superseded the Nikon Z7
Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed June 2008
  • Replaced the Pentax K10D
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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K20D Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon Z7 II and Pentax K20D, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and K20D (15MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and K20D (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 II was unveiled 12 years later than the K20D and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Z7 II matches up versus the K20D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Pentax K20D

 Z7 II K20D 
RevealedOctober 2020June 2008Fresher by 150 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Nikon Z7 II

 K20D Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Pentax K20D

 Z7 II K20D 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 II provides outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Pentax K20D has sizing 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 Z7 II and Pentax K20D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Z7 II against the K20D.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K20D size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and K20D is 61 and 59 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and K20D.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z7 II with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will provide you with more detail having an extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger Z7 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z7 II
Portrait photography with Pentax K20D
88
manual focus
amazing megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
71
focusing manually
decent MP (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Street photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Street photography camera
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography features
Pentax K20D Sports photography features
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography advice
Pentax K20D Travel photography advice
72
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
amazing megapixels (46 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
64
weather proofing
decent MP (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Landscape photography camera
88
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
small screen (2.7 inch)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z7 II
Vlogging with Pentax K20D
36
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
9
can't record video
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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Pentax K20D
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPentax K20D
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Pentax K20D
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Announced 2020-10-14 2008-06-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 5504 4672 x 3104
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 493 11
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 15 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lbs) 800 grams (1.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 65
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 639
Other
Battery life 420 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Dual Single
Launch pricing $2,997 $700