Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K20D
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K20D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Older Model is Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Launched June 2008
- Earlier Model is Pentax K10D
Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K20D Overview
Below is a in depth review of the Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K20D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and they are both built by Pentax. The resolution of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and the K20D (15MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe K-5 IIs was released 5 years later than the K20D and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the K-5 IIs scores vs the K20D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K20D Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-5 IIs & Pentax K20D. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery & Pentax K20D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Pentax K20D
K-5 IIs | K20D | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | June 2008 | More recent by 61 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Pentax K-5 IIs
K20D | K-5 IIs |
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Common features in the Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax K20D
K-5 IIs | K20D | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax K-5 IIs has external dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) and the Pentax K20D has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Check the Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K20D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the K-5 IIs against the K20D.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 IIs and K20D is 60 and 59 respectively.
Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-5 IIs and K20D.
All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Pentax K-5 IIs to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger K-5 IIs will have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K20D Specifications
Pentax K-5 IIs | Pentax K20D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax K-5 IIs | Pentax K20D |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2013-06-04 | 2008-06-25 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Prime II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 15MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4672 x 3104 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 151 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 760 gr (1.68 lbs) | 800 gr (1.76 lbs) |
Dimensions | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 82 | 65 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.9 | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.1 | 11.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 1208 | 639 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 980 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI90 | D-LI50 |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $749 | $700 |