Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K20D

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).

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.