Canon 50D VS Pentax K20D
Until the Canon EOS 50D was released, the K20D and GX-20 held the record for the highest resolution sensor in the APS-C image sensor format - 14.6 megapixels. Both cameras are currently at the top of the APS-C resolution game, but which is the right camera for you? Pentax K20 is one of the first cameras that introduce 14 megapixels for semi-pro class. After the Canon 50D’s quick release, I don’t think it affects the K20D much though it does have a few cool features: much better liveview (including face detection…P&S time) with contrast AF finally, high speed shooting even w/ the larger images, and finally an option to disable Canon’s heavy-handed NR.
Pentax K20D
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Megapixels: |
14.6 |
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Autofocus Points: |
11 |
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Continuous Speed: |
3 photos per second |
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LCD Size: |
2.7 inch |
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ISO Range: |
100 to 6400 |
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Crop Factor: |
1.5x |
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Lenses: |
All Pentax |
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Memory Media: |
SD / SDHC |
Canon 50D
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Megapixels: |
15.1 |
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Autofocus Points: |
9 |
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Continuous Speed: |
6.3 photos per second |
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LCD Size: |
3 inch |
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ISO Range: |
100 to 12800 |
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Crop Factor: |
1.6x |
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Lenses: |
All Canon EF and EF-S |
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Memory Media: |
SD Memory |
The Canon 50D has 15.1 MP (megapixels) of resolution, against 14.6 MP on the Pentax K20D. The difference is not important, the 50D wins by the slightest of margins. But I really think the K20D didn’t lose anything.
The Canon 50D manages a 6.3 fps (frames per second) performance, while the K20D can only shoot at a maximum rate of 3 fps. If you need fast shooting performance with a deep buffer (for instance, for sports photography), the 50D is your camera.
Pentax k20D is weather shield camera, able to withstand rain and dust, so offers superior protection in wet or dusty environments compared to the 50D.
The K20D offers image stablization for all lenses that you mount on the camera. To drive home this point, you get image stabilization even with any old or pre-war lenses that are compatible with the Pentax mount.
Pentax k20d has a price drop this week from $1000 (body only) couple months ago to $833. with lens, 1150 to 941 (a $200 price drop). With this new price point, Pentax k20d will compete directly with Canon 50D and Nikon D90.
