Pentax K20D vs Leica M8.2

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      Specifications

      General Pentax K20D Leica M8.2
      BrandPentaxLeica
      ModelK20DM8.2
      Predecessor ModelPentax K10D Leica M8
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax K20D Leica M8.2
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-H
      Sensor Dimensions23.4 x 15.6 mm27 x 18 mm
      Total Pixels15 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels14.6 Megapixel10.35 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,200160 - 2,500
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 6,400
      Photo Pentax K20D Leica M8.2
      Max Image Resolution4672 x 31043936 x 2630
      Other Resolutions3872 x 2592, 3008 x 2000, 1824 x 12162952 x 1972, 1968 x 1315, 1312 x 876
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatDNG, JPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsNormal, Fine, SuperfineFine, Standard
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB, ECI RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temperature, ManualAutomatic, 6 presettings, manual white balance, color temperature input from 2,000K to 13,100K.
      Focus Pentax K20D Leica M8.2
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoManual
      Number of Focus Points11
      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 Pentax K20D Leica M8.2
      Lens MountPentax KAF2Leica M
      Crop Factor1.5x1.3x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax K20D Leica M8.2
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.7"2.5"
      Screen Resolution230k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax K20D Leica M8.2
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (rangefinder)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x
      Shutter Pentax K20D Leica M8.2
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical Run Focal PlaneMicro-processor controlled metal-blade slotted shutter with vertical movement
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec8 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps
      Flash Pentax K20D Leica M8.2
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Rear curtain
      wireless
      Front Curtain
      Rear Curtain
      Slow sync
      Flash Range13.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemPentax P-TTL series
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalTTL Hot Shoe
      Exposure Pentax K20D Leica M8.2
      Exposure ModesAuto, Program, Manual, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priorityAutomatic mode (Auto), Snapshot Mode ",S",, Manual exposure
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Pentax K20D Leica M8.2
      DxO Low Light ISO639
      DxO Color Depth22.9
      DxO Dynamic Range11.1
      DxO Overall Score65
      Video Pentax K20D Leica M8.2
      Internal Recording ModesNoNo
      Interval Recording
      Terminals Pentax K20D Leica M8.2
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      Built-in Microphone
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax K20D Leica M8.2
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control
      Environmental Pentax K20D Leica M8.2
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32-104°F/0-40°C
      Storage TemperatureOperating Temperature: 32-104°F/0-40°C
      Physical Pentax K20D Leica M8.2
      Dimensions142 x 101 x 70 mm (5.59 x 3.98 x 2.76")139 x 80 x 37 mm (5.47 x 3.15 x 1.46")
      Weight (inc. batteries)800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)591 g (1.30 lb / 20.85 oz)
      Power and Storage Pentax K20D Leica M8.2
      Battery PackD-LI50
      Battery Life575 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Pentax K20D Leica M8.2
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionEnclosed all-metal body of highly stable magnesium alloySilver synthetic leather coating


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