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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K20D

Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
83
Overall
68
Pentax K-5 IIs front
 
Pentax K20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K20D Key Specs

Pentax K-5 IIs
(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
Pentax K20D
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Pentax K20D

 K-5 IIs K20D 
LaunchedJune 2013June 2008More recent by 61 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Pentax K-5 IIs

 K20D K-5 IIs 

Common features in the Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax K20D

 K-5 IIs K20D 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K20D size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Portrait photography factors
Pentax K20D Portrait photography factors
74
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
71
focusing manually
MP count good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Street photography details
Pentax K20D Street photography details
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
fixed screen
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Sports photography advice
Pentax K20D Sports photography advice
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Travel photography highlights
Pentax K20D Travel photography highlights
65
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
64
environment proof
MP count good (15MP)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Landscape photography information
Pentax K20D Landscape photography information
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
small screen (2.7 inch)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Vlogging factors
Pentax K20D Vlogging factors
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
9
can't shoot video
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax K20D
 Pentax K-5 IIsPentax K20D
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