Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K20D

Here, we are analyzing the Pentax K-70 versus Pentax K20D, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are produced by Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the K-70 (24MP) and K20D (15MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The K-70 was released 8 years after the K20D which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the K-70 scores against the K20D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-70 & Pentax K20D. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-70 Gallery & Pentax K20D Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-70 provides outside dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Pentax K20D has proportions 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 are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the K-70 versus the K20D.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the K-70 and K20D is 62 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-70 and K20D.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax K-70 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger K-70 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.