Pentax K20D vs Sony NEX-5R

Let's look more closely at the Pentax K20D versus Sony NEX-5R, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K20D (15MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K20D was released 5 years before the NEX-5R and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the K20D scores vs the NEX-5R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K20D and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K20D Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K20D has got external measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K20D versus Sony NEX-5R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the K20D and the NEX-5R.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the K20D and NEX-5R is 59 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the K20D and NEX-5R.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony NEX-5R to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older K20D is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.