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Predecessor: |
Pentax K10D
K10D vs K20D
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Successor: |
Pentax K-7
K20D vs K-7
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Pentax K-50
K-30 vs K-50
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Model Number: |
K20D |
K-30 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Pro SLR |
SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$799.95 |
$1199.00 |
Street Price: |
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$599.00 |
Date Available: |
2008-04-30 |
2012-07-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
28.3 oz
(802 g)
includes batteries
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38.4 oz
(1,088 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
5.6 x
4.0 x
2.8 in.
(142 x
102 x
70 mm)
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5.1 x
3.8 x
2.8 in.
(130 x
97 x
71 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Sony |
Effective Megapixels: |
14.6 |
16.3 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
368.16mm2 (23.60mm x 15.60mm) |
369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
5.05 microns |
4.81 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.5x |
1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
65 |
79 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
22.9 |
23.7 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
11.1 |
13.0 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
639 |
1,129 |
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) |
4928 x 3264
(16.1 MP,
Other), 4224 x 2816
(11.9 MP,
3:2), 3456 x 2304
(8.0 MP,
3:2), 2688 x 1792
(4.8 MP,
3:2) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (.PEF, .DNG) |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 12-bit RAW (.DNG), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
2.8 |
5.5 |
Can take movies: |
No |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
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1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
640x480 (30p/25p/24p)
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Movie File Format: |
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MOV MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with monaural audio |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
No |
No |
HD Video Out: |
No |
No |
HD Video Connection: |
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Lens Mount: |
Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2) |
Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3) |
Lens: |
n/a |
smc Pentax 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR DA |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
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27 -
203mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
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18 -
135mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
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7.50x |
Aperture Range: |
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f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/38 (tele) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
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40 cm to Infinity
15.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
62.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
No |
Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
n/a |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
11-point TTL phase-matching (SAFOX VIII) |
Phase Detect:: SAFOX IXi+, 11 point (9 cross type focus point in the center), with light wavelength sensor and diffraction lens; Live View: Contrast detection AF (face detection, tracking, select, spot) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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Optical / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, coverage: 95%, magnification: 0.95x, diopter: -2.5 to 1.5 |
SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.92x mag., -2.5 to +1.5 diopter, Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen (interchangeable) |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.63x |
0.61x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.95x |
0.92x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
2.7 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
230,000 dots
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921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
32.0x |
16.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
3200 |
12800 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 (expanded) |
Auto, 100-12800 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps), expandable to 25600 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (W, D, N), Flash, Color Temperature |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE, 3 Manual and 3 Kelvin temperature presets |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
1/6000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
TTL open-aperture: 16-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
TTL open-aperture: 77-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 |
Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority, Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR (JPG), Night Snap, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf & Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum); Digital filters (capture): Extract Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Color |
Self Timer: |
2 or 12 seconds |
2 or 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
On, Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
P-TTL: On, Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
13.0 m /
42.7 ft.
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12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
Depends on lens |
Depends on lens |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/180 |
1/180 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
-2 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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-2 to +1 EV
in 0.5EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe, PC-Sync Socket |
Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
Full TTL exposure |
Full TTL exposure |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW (.PEF, .DNG) |
12-bit RAW (.DNG), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
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MOV MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with monaural audio |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Wired or IR |
Optional Wired or IR |
Connections (extended): |
DC input, wired remote |
Wired remote port |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.39 |
0.41 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.36 |
0.43 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
11 |
Unlimited |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
Yes |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
2.8 |
5.5 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
38 |
45 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.17 seconds |
0.16 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.090 seconds |
0.098 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.24 seconds |
0.54 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.089 seconds |
0.098 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Live View:
Full AF = n/a
Prefocused = 0.659s
Prefocused with flash = 2.395s |
Optical VF, Full AF lag, Wide-area = 0.177s
Live View, Full AF lag = 0.871s
Live View, Pre-focused lag = 0.253s |
Startup Time: |
0.4 seconds |
1.1 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.5 seconds |
0.2 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
3.1 seconds |
2.6 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
530 shots |
410 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary D-LI50 |
Proprietary; optional D-BH109 AA Battery Holder |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
D-LI109 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary D-LI50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary D-BH109 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
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Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
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Included Software: |
CD-ROM S-SW74/75 |
Software CDROM (SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 for PENTAX included) |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows XP/Vista, MacOS 10.2 or later |
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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. |
Weather and Dust Resistant, In-body Shake Reduction, 1080p30 Video Recording, Improved AF Performance, 6fps Burst Shooting, 19 Scene Modes, Dynamic Range Expansion. Available in Crystal White, Crystal Blue, or Black. |