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Pentax K20D vs Sigma SD14

Portability
59
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53
Pentax K20D front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Pentax K20D vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced June 2008
  • Superseded the Pentax K10D
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Released September 2006
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD10
  • Replacement is Sigma SD15
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Pentax K20D vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Pentax K20D versus Sigma SD14, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the K20D (15MP) and SD14 (5MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K20D was announced 22 months later than the SD14 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the K20D scores against the SD14 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Sigma SD14

 K20D SD14 
ReleasedJune 2008September 2006More recent by 22 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k150kSharper screen (+80k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Pentax K20D

 SD14 K20D 

Common features in the Pentax K20D and Sigma SD14

 K20D SD14 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Pentax K20D vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax K20D features physical dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Sigma SD14 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the K20D vs the SD14.

Pentax K20D vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the K20D and SD14 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Pentax K20D vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K20D vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K20D and SD14.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Pentax K20D to offer more detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent K20D is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Pentax K20D vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Pentax K20D vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K20D vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K20D Portrait photography factors
Sigma SD14 Portrait photography factors
72
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
49
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K20D
Street photography with Sigma SD14
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
48
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K20D
Sports photography with Sigma SD14
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
29
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K20D
Travel photography with Sigma SD14
64
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
42
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K20D as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Landscape photography camera
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
small screen (2.7 inch)
43
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
max ISO too low (800)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K20D Vlogging factors
Sigma SD14 Vlogging factors
9
lack of video recording
9
can't record video
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Pentax K20D vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K20D and Sigma SD14
 Pentax K20DSigma SD14
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sigma
Model type Pentax K20D Sigma SD14
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2008-06-25 2006-09-26
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 4672 x 3104 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 Sigma SA
Number of lenses 151 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 150 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest 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
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800 gr (1.76 pounds) 750 gr (1.65 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 639 not tested
Other
Battery ID D-LI50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $700 $198