Pentax K20D

Pentax K20D

Camera summary

The Pentax K20D, made by Pentax, is a powerful Mid-size SLR camera. Announced on June 25, 2008. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 6400. Most modern cameras have higher values of ISO, this camera probably won't have the best performance in low light conditions.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
2.3 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
1.7 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
0.0 out of 5 stars
Photography features
5.0 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.3 out of 5 stars
Average Score
1.9 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Pentax K10D, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Pentax K10D

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 15 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 11 focus points.

Connectivity

Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Environmental sealing

This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs

Af center
No
Af continuous
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
No
Af Face detection
No
Af live view
No
Af multi area
Yes
Af phase detection
Yes
Af selective
Yes
Af single
Yes
Af touch
No
Af tracking
No
Number of cross focus points -
Number of focus points 11

Connectivity

HDMI
No
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity -
DXO color depth 22.9
DXO dynamic range 11.1
DXO low light ISO 639.0
DXO overall score 65.0

Exposure mode

AF area
No
average
No
Center weighted
No
Multi segment
No
partial
No
spot
No

General

AKA -
announced June 25, 2008
Body type Mid-size SLR
brand Pentax
msrp $159.99
model Pentax K20D
predecessor model Pentax K10D

Lense

Focal length multiplier 1.5�
Lens mount Pentax KAF2
Manual focus
Yes
Macro focus range -
Number of lenses 163

Other features

GPS -
Self-timer Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Storage slots 1
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card
Timelapse recording
No

Photography features

AE bracketing
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
External flash
Yes
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Image stabilization
Yes
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Max continuous shooting 3.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/4000s
Minimum shutter speed 30
Shutter priority
Yes
WB bracketing
No

Physical

Battery life 0 shots
Battery model D-LI50
Battery type Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
Dust proof
No
Environmental sealing
Yes
Freeze proof
No
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm
Shock proof
No
Water proof
No
Weight 800 grs

Screen

Live view
Yes
Screen resolution 230
Screen size -
Screen type Fixed Type
Touch screen
No

Sensor

Max boosted ISO 6400
Max image resolution 4672 x 3104
Max native ISO 3200
Min native ISO 100
RAW support
Yes
Sensor area -
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6 mm
Sensor resolution 15
Sensor size APS-C
Sensor type CMOS

Headphone port

Headphone port
No
Max video resolution -
Microphone port
No
Video formats -
Video resolutions -

Viewfinder

viewfinder Optical (pentaprism)
viewfinder coverage -
viewfinder magnification -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder