Pentax K20D vs Pentax K10D

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      Specifications

      General Pentax K20D Pentax K10D
      BrandPentaxPentax
      ModelK20DK10D
      Predecessor ModelPentax K10D
      Successor ModelPentax K20D
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax K20D Pentax K10D
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.4 x 15.6 mm23.5 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels15 Megapixel11 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels14.6 Megapixel10.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,200100 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 6,400
      Photo Pentax K20D Pentax K10D
      Max Image Resolution4672 x 31043872 x 2592
      Other Resolutions3872 x 2592, 3008 x 2000, 1824 x 12163008 x 2000, 1824 x 1216
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsNormal, Fine, SuperfineNormal, Fine, Superfine
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temperature, ManualTTL Auto, Pre-set (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash), Custom white balance, Manual
      Focus Pentax K20D Pentax K10D
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoAF-Single (with focus lock), AF-Continuous, Manual
      Number of Focus Points1111
      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 Pentax K10D
      Lens MountPentax KAF2Pentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor ShiftSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax K20D Pentax K10D
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.7"2.5"
      Screen Resolution230k dot210k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax K20D Pentax K10D
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x0.95x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x0.63x
      Shutter Pentax K20D Pentax K10D
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical Run Focal PlaneElectronically controlled Vertical Run Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps3.0 fps
      Flash Pentax K20D Pentax K10D
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Rear curtain
      wireless
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Auto Red Eye
      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 TerminalHot Shoe
      Exposure Pentax K20D Pentax K10D
      Exposure ModesAuto, Program, Manual, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priorityProgram AE, Green, ISO Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter & Aperture Priority AE, Metered Manual, Auto Exposure Lock
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 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 LockAuto Exposure Lock: Available
      Depth of Field Preview: Via viewfinder or LCD;
      DXO Pentax K20D Pentax K10D
      DxO Low Light ISO639522
      DxO Color Depth22.922.7
      DxO Dynamic Range11.111.6
      DxO Overall Score6566
      Video Pentax K20D Pentax K10D
      Internal Recording ModesNoNo
      Interval Recording
      Terminals Pentax K20D Pentax K10D
      USB SpeedUSB 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 K10D
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control IR (optional)
      Environmental Pentax K20D Pentax K10D
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32-104°F/0-40°C
      Storage TemperatureOperating Temperature: 32-104°F/0-40°C
      Physical Pentax K20D Pentax K10D
      Dimensions142 x 101 x 70 mm (5.59 x 3.98 x 2.76")142 x 101 x 70 mm (5.59 x 3.98 x 2.76")
      Weight (inc. batteries)800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)793 g (1.75 lb / 27.97 oz)
      Power and Storage Pentax K20D Pentax K10D
      Battery PackD-LI50
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Pentax K20D Pentax K10D
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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