Canon EOS 5DS R vs Pentax K20D

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 5DS R Pentax K20D
      BrandCanonPentax
      ModelEOS 5DS RK20D
      Predecessor ModelPentax K10D
      MSRP$3899/£3199/€4249 (body only)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 5DS R Pentax K20D
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm23.4 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels53 Megapixel15 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels50.6 Megapixel14.6 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 6,400
      Photo Canon EOS 5DS R Pentax K20D
      ProcessorDual DIGIC 6
      Max Image Resolution8688 x 57924672 x 3104
      Other Resolutions3872 x 2592, 3008 x 2000, 1824 x 1216
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalNormal, Fine, Superfine
      Bit Depth14-Bit12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Sunset, Tungsten, TwilightAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temperature, Manual
      Focus Canon EOS 5DS R Pentax K20D
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points6111
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points41
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenNatural-Bright-Matte II
      Optics Canon EOS 5DS R Pentax K20D
      Lens MountCanon EFPentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS 5DS R Pentax K20D
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyClearView II TFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"2.7"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 5DS R Pentax K20D
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x0.95x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.63x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Shutter Canon EOS 5DS R Pentax K20D
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneElectronically controlled Vertical Run Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps3.0 fps
      Flash Canon EOS 5DS R Pentax K20D
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Rear curtain
      wireless
      Flash Range13.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL IIPentax P-TTL series
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Canon EOS 5DS R Pentax K20D
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Shutter PriorityAuto, Program, Manual, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Canon EOS 5DS R Pentax K20D
      DxO Low Light ISO2308639
      DxO Color Depth24.622.9
      DxO Dynamic Range12.411.1
      DxO Overall Score8665
      Video Canon EOS 5DS R Pentax K20D
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Audio File FormatLPCM
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      640 x 480p @ 25/29.97 fps
      No
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS 5DS R Pentax K20D
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Other I/O1 x Canon N3 Control Input
      1 x Micro-USB (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Output
      1 x PC Sync Socket Input
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 5DS R Pentax K20D
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Wired and wireless
      Environmental Canon EOS 5DS R Pentax K20D
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32-104°F/0-40°C
      Storage TemperatureOperating Temperature: 32-104°F/0-40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS 5DS R Pentax K20D
      Dimensions152 x 116 x 76 mm (5.98 x 4.57 x 2.99")142 x 101 x 70 mm (5.59 x 3.98 x 2.76")
      Weight (inc. batteries)930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz)800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.8 x 7.25 x 5.9"
      Package Weight3.765 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 5DS R Pentax K20D
      Battery PackLP-E6D-LI50
      Battery Life700 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (UDMA 7)
      Single Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Canon EOS 5DS R Pentax K20D
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge


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