Pentax K-r vs Pentax K20D

Lets look closer at the Pentax K-r vs Pentax K20D, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are sold by Pentax. The resolution of the K-r (12MP) and the K20D (15MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The K-r was released 2 years after the K20D which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the K-r matches up versus the K20D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-r provides outer measurements of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Pentax K20D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the K-r versus the K20D.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-r and K20D is 67 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-r and K20D.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax K20D to result in more detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger K-r is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.