Canon 1D Mark II N vs Pentax K20D Specifications

APS-H 548.2mm²
8.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 1600

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APS-C 368.2mm²
14.6 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

Go in depth with our full Pentax K20D Review.
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Detailed specifications
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N
Pentax K20D

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Prices:
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Canon 1D Mark II 1D Mark II vs 1D Mark II N	Pentax K10D K10D vs K20D
Successor:	Canon 1D Mark III 1D Mark II N vs 1D Mark III	Pentax K-7 K20D vs K-7
General
Model Number:	1D Mark II N	K20D
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Pro SLR	Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$3999.00	$799.95
Street Price:
Date Available:	2005-09-14	2008-04-30
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	43.2 oz (1,225 g)	28.3 oz (802 g) includes batteries
Size:	6.1 x 6.2 x 3.1 in. (156 x 158 x 80 mm)	5.6 x 4.0 x 2.8 in. (142 x 102 x 70 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Canon
Effective Megapixels:	8.2	14.6
Sensor Format:	APS-H	APS-C
Sensor size:	548.17mm² (28.70mm x 19.10mm)	368.16mm² (23.60mm x 15.60mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	8.19 microns	5.05 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.3x	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	No	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	66	65
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	22.3	22.9
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	11.2	11.1
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	975	639
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3504 x 2336 (8.2 MP, 3:2), 3104 x 2072 (6.4 MP, 3:2), 2544 x 1696 (4.3 MP, 3:2), 1728 x 1152 (2.0 MP, 3:2)	4672 x 3104 (14.5 MP, Other), 3872 x 2592 (10.0 MP, Other), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 1824 x 1216 (2.2 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format:	JPEG, WAV, 12-bit CCD-RAW	JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (.PEF, .DNG)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	8.5	2.8
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	No
Movie Resolution:
Movie File Format:	None
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:		No
HD Video Out:		No
HD Video Connection:

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Canon EF	Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2)
Lens:	n/a	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):
Focal Length (actual):
Zoom Ratio:
Aperture Range:	Varies with lens
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	n/a	n/a
Thread Type:	Varies with lens	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	No
Digital Zoom:	No	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	TTL-AREA-SIR w/ CMOS sensor	11-point TTL phase-matching (SAFOX VIII)
Auto Focus Assist Light?	No	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD (playback only)	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	Eye-level pentaprism	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, coverage: 95%, magnification: 0.95x, diopter: -2.5 to 1.5
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):		0.63x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):		0.95x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	2.5	2.7
Rear Display Resolution:	230,000 dots	230,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:		No
Selfie Screen:		No
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x	32.0x
Top Deck Display:	Yes	Yes

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	1600	3200
Minimum ISO (native):	100	100
ISO Settings:	100 - 1600 in 1/3EV steps,can be extended to 50 - 3200	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 (expanded)
Auto ISO Mode:	No	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, flash, custom, color temperature, custom	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (W, D, N), Flash, Color Temperature
Shutter Speed Range:	1/8000 - 30 sec	1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	21-zone evaluative, partial, center spot, AF-linked spot, multi-spot, center-weighted average	TTL open-aperture: 16-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:		Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority
Self Timer:	2 or 10 seconds	2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	No
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No	Yes
Flash Modes:	n/a	On, Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	13.0 m / 42.7 ft.
Flash Range Description:	n/a	Depends on lens
Max Flash Sync:	1/250	1/180
Flash Exposure Compensation:		-2 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	E-TTL II Hot Shoe / PC Terminal	Hot Shoe, PC-Sync Socket
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:		Full TTL exposure
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CF1 / CF2 / SD	SD / SDHC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:	Microdrive
Dual Card Slots:	Yes	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	12-bit CCD-RAW	RAW (.PEF, .DNG)
Movie File Format:	None
Included Memory:		No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:		No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 1.1,FireWire	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	No	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Wired with N3-type terminal	Wired or IR
Connections (extended):	DC In	DC input, wired remote

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):		0.39
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):		0.36
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):		11
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?		No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	8.5	2.8
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	48	38
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):		0.17 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):		0.090 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):		0.24 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):		0.089 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):		Live View: Full AF = n/a Prefocused = 0.659s Prefocused with flash = 2.395s
Startup Time:		0.4 seconds
Play -> Record Time:		0.5 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:		3.1 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):		530 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary NP-E3	Proprietary D-LI50
Usable Battery Types:	NiMH rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NP-E3 NiMH rechargeable	1 x Proprietary D-LI50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:		Yes
Internal Charging Supported:		No
Software
Included Software:	Canon Digital Photo Professional, EOS Viewer, EOS Capture	CD-ROM S-SW74/75
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS	Windows XP/Vista, MacOS 10.2 or later
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:		PENTAX-developed Shake Reduction (SR) system; Weather and dust resistant body; Live View mode that allows users to see the full image area to confirm composition, focus status and lighting on the large 2.7 inch LCD monitor; Expanded Dynamic Range function; Improved Dust Reduction system that features the new Dust Alert function to pinpoint the exact location of dust particles for the photographer to remove.