Product Comparison: Pentax K-7 vs Pentax K20D


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Pentax K-7 Digital Camera
Pentax K-7 Digital Camera
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Pentax K20D Digital Camera
Pentax K20D Digital Camera
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General Specifications
Brand
Pentax
Pentax
Model
K-7
K20D
Origin
Philippines
Philippines
About the Product
The Pentax K-7 features a rugged, yet compact new body design, a new 14.6 megapixel CMOS sensor rebuilt from the ground up, and advanced features such as HD Movie Capture and new, unique-to-Pentax camera controls.
Improving on the technology of the award winning K10D, the flagship Pentax K20D is the highest-resolution camera in the advanced photo enthusiast category and allows more experienced photographers, who demand complete control, to fully customize the camera.
Key Specs
Sensor Resolution
14.6 MP
14.6 MP
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
Lens
Body
Body
Viewfinder
Pentaprism
Pentaprism
Size & Weight
Height
3.8 in.
3.98 in.
Width
5.15 in.
5.57 in.
Depth
2.85 in.
2.75 in.
Weight
23.63 oz.
25.22 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Pentax K-7 Digital Camera
  • The camera is very small for a DSLR.
  • The K7 fits amazingly well in your hands.
  • Feels great in your hand. Good size.
  • The size of the camera is perfect to me.
  • It is not a bulky looking camera and it is easy to store it.
Pentax K20D Digital Camera
  • The weight and feel are very nice.
  • I love the size, weight and feel of this camera.
  • Compact size for small hands.
  • Good fit and finish. Great size and weight.
  • This camera is small and lightweight.
Imaging
ISO Settings
Auto: 100 - 3200, Extended: 100-6400
Auto: 100 - 3200, Extended: 100-6400
Burst Mode
Yes
Yes
Low Light/High Sensitivity
Yes
Yes
Face Detection
Yes
No
Image File Format(s)
JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
What customers say about "Imaging"
Pentax K-7 Digital Camera
  • It has produced excellent results for me indoors and out.
  • Excellent picture quality, especially in RAW.
  • The K7 is performing well, no issues.
  • The picture quality in my opinion is usually pretty good.
  • The K7 is a great camera. Good ISO performance.
Pentax K20D Digital Camera
  • The Pentax K20D takes excellent pictures and is very easy to use.
  • I'm very happy with the low light performance, and the 14.6 MP effective range.
  • The pictures are beautiful and sharp.
  • Absolutely outstanding image quality.
  • Excellent results, even at ISO 3200.
Display
Display Type
TFT-LCD
TFT-LCD
Screen Size
3 in.
2.7 in.
Screen Resolution
921000 dots
230000 dots
Touch Screen
No
No
Vari-angle Display
No
No
What customers say about "Display"
Pentax K-7 Digital Camera
  • The top LCD is indispensable and illuminated.
  • The 921k rear LCD is simply beautiful!
  • Secondary small LCD screen on top of the camera is amazing.
  • The K7 has a very clear and large viewfinder.
  • The viewfinder and LCD screen are great.
Pentax K20D Digital Camera
  • The rear LCD is bright and clear.
  • Excellent displays in both the main LCD screen as well as the top LCD.
  • Takes good quality photos. Good screen.
  • The screen is hard to see in bright light.
  • Low resolution of LCD screen.
Features
Water Resistant
No
No
Shock Resistant
No
No
Panorama Mode
No
No
Shooting Modes
Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Shutter & Aperture Priority, Manual, Bulb, Flash X-sync Speed, Movie, Green mode, Custom
Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Shutter & Aperture Priority, Manual, Bulb, Flash X-sync Speed, Green mode, Custom
White Balance Modes
Auto, Cloudy, Shade, Manual, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten, CTE, Flash, Color Temperature
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Tungsten, Flash, Manual, Color Temperature
Shutter Speeds
30 - 1/8000
30 - 1/4000
What customers say about "Features"
Pentax K-7 Digital Camera
  • The ergonomics are great for my large hands.
  • The build quality of this camera is spectacular!
  • The build quality feels very good.
  • Perfect control placement: dials and wheels are thoughtfully placed to be at your fingertips.
  • Very quiet shutter. Very high quality build.
Pentax K20D Digital Camera
  • The white balance thing, set to auto, is usually perfectly fine.
  • Intuitive controls and menus.
  • Very quiet shutter sound.
  • The camera is extremely well built.
  • Easy controls and best image quality.
Connectivity
PictBridge Enabled
No
Yes
NFC Enabled
No
No
Integrated GPS
No
No
Output(s)
USB 2.0, Mini HDMI, 3.5mm jack, Video output (PAL/ NTSC), X-sync socket
USB 2.0, X-sync socket, Video output (PAL/ NTSC)
Number Of Memory Card Slots
1
1
What customers say about "Connectivity"
Pentax K-7 Digital Camera
  • Excellent file transfer via USB.
  • All ports are conveniently located for connection.
  • USB works very quickly.
  • No wireless connection.
  • Only wired connection.
Pentax K20D Digital Camera
  • Has all necessary connectors.
  • Love this camera. Good connectivity.
  • Excellent connection options.
  • No wireless remote.
  • There is no GPS and WiFi on this camera.
Power
Battery Model
Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI90
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery D-LI50
Battery Life
980 frames
740 frames
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
Manual
Download
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