Pentax K-7 vs Pentax K20D
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Pentax K-7 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs
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- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 2000 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Revealed October 2009
- Successor is Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase 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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Below is a thorough overview of the Pentax K-7 and Pentax K20D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are designed by Pentax. The image resolution of the K-7 (15MP) and the K20D (15MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).
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Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the K-7 scores versus the K20D for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Pentax K20D
| K-7 | K20D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | October 2009 |  | June 2008 | More recent by 16 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Pentax K-7
| K20D | K-7 |
|---|
Common features in the Pentax K-7 and Pentax K20D
| K-7 | K20D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Pentax K-7 vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-7 provides exterior measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) and the Pentax K20D has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the K-7 compared to the K20D.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the K-7 and K20D is 60 and 59 respectively.
Pentax K-7 vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-7 and K20D.
All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of images although you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer K-7 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Pentax K-7 vs Pentax K20D Specifications
| Pentax K-7 | Pentax K20D | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Pentax | Pentax |
| Model type | Pentax K-7 | Pentax K20D |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Revealed | 2009-10-02 | 2008-06-25 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Prime II | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4672 x 3104 | 4672 x 3104 |
| Maximum native ISO | 2000 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax KAF2 |
| Total lenses | 151 | 151 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD with AR coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 13.00 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 750 gr (1.65 lbs) | 800 gr (1.76 lbs) |
| Physical 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 Overall rating | 61 | 65 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | 22.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.6 | 11.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | 536 | 639 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 980 images | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | D-LI90 | D-LI50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $599 | $700 |