- APS-C 368.2mm2
- 14.6 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Go in depth with our full Pentax K20D Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the K20D.
- 1 inch 122.9mm2
- 12.0 megapixels
- 24.00mm - 240.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Canon XC10 Review.
| Links | ||
|---|---|---|
| Prices: | Compare Prices | |
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Pentax K10D
K10D vs K20D |
|
| Successor: |
Pentax K-7
K20D vs K-7 |
|
| General | ||
| Model Number: | K20D | XC10 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Other |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $799.95 | $2499.00 |
| Street Price: | $2,498.00 | |
| Date Available: | 2008-04-30 | 2015-06-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
28.3 oz
(802 g)
includes batteries |
36.7 oz
(1,040 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
5.6 x
4.0 x
2.8 in. (142 x 102 x 70 mm) |
4.9 x
4.0 x
4.8 in. (125 x 102 x 122 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
| Effective Megapixels: | 14.6 | 12.0 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | 1 inch |
| Sensor size: | 368.16mm2 (23.60mm x 15.60mm) | 122.88mm2 (12.80mm x 9.60mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.05 microns | 3.20 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 2.7x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 65 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.9 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.1 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 639 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
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) |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2664 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (.PEF, .DNG) | JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 2.8 | 3.8 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | No | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
3840x2160 (30p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p) 1280x720 (120p) |
|
| Movie File Format: | File Format: MXF; Video Format: XF-AVC (Intra, Long GOP); Compression Format: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: Linear PCM 48 kHz 16-bit stereo | |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | No | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2) | n/a |
| Lens: | n/a | Canon 4K Video Lens; 14 elements in 12 groups including 2 UD elements, 2 Hi-UD elements, and a three-surface, 2-piece aspherical lens |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 240mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 8.9 - 89mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 10.00x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/2.8(W) / f5.6 (T) - f/? with 8-blade diaphragm; built-in ND filter, 1/8 (3-step) equivalent | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | Yes |
| Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
|
| Macro Focus Range: |
8 cm to Infinity 3.1 in to Infinity |
|
| Filter Thread: | n/a | 58.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | On lens |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | 2x Digital Teleconverter |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 11-point TTL phase-matching (SAFOX VIII) | Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; Push AF, AiAF (Photo Mode), Touch Focus |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | No |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, coverage: 95%, magnification: 0.95x, diopter: -2.5 to 1.5 | Optional optical loupe viewfinder attachment for LCD screen |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.63x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.95x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 1,030,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 32.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | 20000 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 160 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 (expanded) | Auto, ISO 160-20000 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (W, D, N), Flash, Color Temperature | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten (incandescent lamps or halogen bulbs), Fluorescent H (3-wavelength type fluorescent), Fluorescent (white fluorescent), Manual (2) |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/2000 - 1/2 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | TTL open-aperture: 16-segment, Center-weighted, Spot | Stills: Evaluative, Centre-weighted, Spot; Movies: Standard, Spotlight, Backlight |
| 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 | SCN: Portrait, Sports, Night Scene, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds | |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
| Flash Modes: | On, Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless | n/a |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Depends on lens | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -2 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe, PC-Sync Socket | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | CFast cards supported | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No | Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | No |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW (.PEF, .DNG) | |
| Movie File Format: | File Format: MXF; Video Format: XF-AVC (Intra, Long GOP); Compression Format: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: Linear PCM 48 kHz 16-bit stereo | |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | 64,000.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | SanDisk 64GB CFast 2.0 card | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Wired or IR | RC-6 wireless remote, Wi-Fi |
| Connections (extended): | DC input, wired remote | DC Input |
| 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): | 2.8 | 3.8 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 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 D-LI50 | Proprietary LP-E6N/LP-E6 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary D-LI50 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary LP-E6N Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | No |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | CD-ROM S-SW74/75 | |
| OS Compatibility: | 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. | US bundle includes SanDisk 64GB CFast 2.0 card and card reader. |
