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Pentax K20D vs Pentax K10D
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.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
2.3 out of 5 stars
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| 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.
Pentax K10D
Camera summary
The Pentax K10D, made by Pentax, is a powerful Mid-size SLR camera. Announced on Dec. 15, 2006.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
2.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Connectivity |
1.7 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
3.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
0.3 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
2.5 out of 5 stars
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Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Pentax K20D, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Pentax K20D
Sensor
This camera has a CCD sensor with a 10 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 |
Pentax K20D | Pentax K10D |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | No |
No |
| Af continuous | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | No |
No |
| Af Face detection | No |
No |
| Af live view | No |
No |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af selective | Yes |
Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | No |
No |
| Af tracking | No |
No |
| Number of cross focus points | - | - |
| Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Connectivity |
Pentax K20D | Pentax K10D |
| HDMI | No |
No |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | - | - |
| DXO color depth | 22.9 | 22.7 |
| DXO dynamic range | 11.1 | 11.6 |
| DXO low light ISO | 639.0 | 522.0 |
| DXO overall score | 65.0 | 66.0 |
Exposure mode |
Pentax K20D | Pentax K10D |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | No |
Yes |
| Center weighted | No |
Yes |
| Multi segment | No |
Yes |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | No |
Yes |
General |
Pentax K20D | Pentax K10D |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | June 25, 2008 | Dec. 15, 2006 |
| Body type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| brand | Pentax | Pentax |
| msrp | $159.99 | $119.99 |
| model | Pentax K20D | Pentax K10D |
| Predecessor model | Pentax K10D | |
| Successor model | Pentax K20D | |
Lense |
Pentax K20D | Pentax K10D |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5� | 1.5� |
| Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax KAF2 |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | - | - |
| Number of lenses | 163 | 163 |
Other features |
Pentax K20D | Pentax K10D |
| GPS | - | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Pentax K20D | Pentax K10D |
| AE bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye |
| Flash range | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | n/a |
| Image stabilization | Yes |
Yes |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 3.0 fps | 3.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 | 30 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | No |
Yes |
Physical |
Pentax K20D | Pentax K10D |
| Battery life | 0 shots | 0 shots |
| Battery model | D-LI50 | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | Yes |
Yes |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 142 x 101 x 70mm | 142 x 101 x 70mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 800 grs | 793 grs |
Screen |
Pentax K20D | Pentax K10D |
| Live view | Yes |
No |
| Screen resolution | 230 | 210 |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Touch screen | No |
No |
Sensor |
Pentax K20D | Pentax K10D |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Max image resolution | 4672 x 3104 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6 mm | 23.5 x 15.7 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 15 | 10 |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Headphone port |
Pentax K20D | Pentax K10D |
| Headphone port | No |
No |
| Max video resolution | - | - |
| Microphone port | No |
No |
| Video formats | - | - |
| Video resolutions | - | - |
Viewfinder |
Pentax K20D | Pentax K10D |
| viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder | no electronic viewfinder |