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Pentax K110D vs Pentax K20D

Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
30
Overall
39
Pentax K110D front
 
Pentax K20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Pentax K110D vs Pentax K20D Key Specs

Pentax K110D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Launched May 2006
Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released June 2008
  • Previous Model is Pentax K10D
Photography Glossary

Pentax K110D vs Pentax K20D Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Pentax K110D versus Pentax K20D, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both manufactured by Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the K110D (6MP) and K20D (15MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The K110D was launched 3 years prior to the K20D which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the K110D matches up against the K20D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Pentax K20D

 K110D K20D 

Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Pentax K110D

 K20D K110D 
ReleasedJune 2008May 2006Newer by 25 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Pentax K110D and Pentax K20D

 K110D K20D 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Pentax K110D vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax K110D offers outer dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Pentax K20D has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K110D versus Pentax K20D in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the K110D against the K20D.

Pentax K110D vs Pentax K20D size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the K110D and K20D is 67 and 59 respectively.

Pentax K110D vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison

Pentax K110D vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the K110D and K20D.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Pentax K20D to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged K110D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax K110D vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison

Pentax K110D vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K110D vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K110D Portrait photography advice
Pentax K20D Portrait photography advice
51
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (6MP)
72
focusing manually
good megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax K110D Street photography information
Pentax K20D Street photography information
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K110D Sports photography advice
Pentax K20D Sports photography advice
39
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K110D Travel photography factors
Pentax K20D Travel photography factors
45
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (6 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
64
weather sealing
good megapixels (15MP)
built-in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K110D Landscape photography details
Pentax K20D Landscape photography details
46
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
lack of Timelapse function
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax K110D
Vlogging with Pentax K20D
9
no video recording
9
no video
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Pentax K110D vs Pentax K20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K110D and Pentax K20D
 Pentax K110DPentax K20D
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K110D Pentax K20D
Type Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2006-05-22 2008-06-25
Physical type Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3008 x 2008 4672 x 3104
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
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
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 151 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 210 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 585 gr (1.29 lb) 800 gr (1.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 65
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 639
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $1,000 $700