| General | Pentax K20D | Pentax K100D Super |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Pentax | Pentax |
| Model | K20D | K100D Super |
| Predecessor Model | Pentax K10D | Pentax K100D |
| Successor Model | Pentax K200D | |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | DSLR | DSLR |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Pentax K20D | Pentax K100D Super |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6 mm | 23.5 x 15.7 mm |
| Total Pixels | 15 Megapixel | |
| Effective Pixels | 14.6 Megapixel | 6.1 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 3,200 | 200 - 3,200 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 100 - 6,400 |
| Photo | Pentax K20D | Pentax K100D Super |
|---|---|---|
| Max Image Resolution | 4672 x 3104 | 3008 x 2008 |
| Other Resolutions | 3872 x 2592, 3008 x 2000, 1824 x 1216 | 2400 x 1600, 1536 x 1024 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW | |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Normal, Fine, Superfine | Normal, Fine, Superfine |
| Bit Depth | 12-Bit | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temperature, Manual | TTL Auto, Preset (Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light, Flash), Custom white balance, Manual |
| Focus | Pentax K20D | Pentax K100D Super |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous |
| Lens Servo | AF-Single (with focus lock), AF-Continuous, Manual | |
| Number of Focus Points | 11 | 11 |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Focusing Screen | Natural-Bright-Matte II |
| Optics | Pentax K20D | Pentax K100D Super |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax KAF2 |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x | 1.5x |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor Shift | Sensor Shift |
| Digital Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Pentax K20D | Pentax K100D Super |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 2.7" | 2.5" |
| Screen Resolution | 230k dot | 210k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Pentax K20D | Pentax K100D Super |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 96% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.95x | 0.85x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.63x | 0.57x |
| Shutter | Pentax K20D | Pentax K100D Super |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronically controlled Vertical Run Focal Plane | Electronically controlled Vertical Run Focal Plane |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 3.0 fps | 2.8 fps |
| Flash | Pentax K20D | Pentax K100D Super |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto Red-Eye Slow Red-Eye Slow Rear curtain wireless | Auto On Off Red-eye reduction |
| Flash Range | 13.00 m at ISO 100 | |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/180 sec | 1/180 sec |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash System | Pentax P-TTL series | |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe, PC Terminal | Hot Shoe |
| Exposure | Pentax K20D | Pentax K100D Super |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Modes | Auto, Program, Manual, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority | Program AE, Auto Picture Mode, Picture Mode, Scene Mode, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual, Bulb, Auto Exposure Lock |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) | ±2 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±1.5EV (1/2 steps) or ±1EV (1/3 steps) up to 3 frames | |
| Exposure Lock |
| DXO | Pentax K20D | Pentax K100D Super |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 639 | |
| DxO Color Depth | 22.9 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 11.1 | |
| DxO Overall Score | 65 |
| Video | Pentax K20D | Pentax K100D Super |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Recording Modes | No | No |
| Interval Recording |
| Terminals | Pentax K20D | Pentax K100D Super |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | ||
| Speaker | ||
| Built-in Microphone | ||
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Pentax K20D | Pentax K100D Super |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Remote Control | Wired (optional) |
| Environmental | Pentax K20D | Pentax K100D Super |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 32-104°F/0-40°C | |
| Storage Temperature | Operating Temperature: 32-104°F/0-40°C |
| Physical | Pentax K20D | Pentax K100D Super |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 142 x 101 x 70 mm (5.59 x 3.98 x 2.76") | 129 x 91 x 71 mm (5.08 x 3.58 x 2.8") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz) | 646 g (1.42 lb / 22.79 oz) |
| Power and Storage | Pentax K20D | Pentax K100D Super |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | D-LI50 | 4 x AA |
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC | Single Slot: SD/SDHC |
| Other | Pentax K20D | Pentax K100D Super |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 10 sec | 2 or 12 sec |
| Orientation Sensor |
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