- APS-C 368.2mm2
- 14.6 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Go in depth with our full Pentax K20D Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the K20D.
- 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
- 10.0 megapixels
- 31.00mm - 174.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Nikon S560 Review.
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Prices: | ||
Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Pentax K10D
K10D vs K20D |
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Successor: |
Pentax K-7
K20D vs K-7 |
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General | ||
Model Number: | K20D | S560 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Compact |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $799.95 | $250.00 |
Street Price: | ||
Date Available: | 2008-04-30 | 2008-09-30 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
28.3 oz
(802 g)
includes batteries |
4.6 oz (130 g) |
Size: |
5.6 x
4.0 x
2.8 in. (142 x 102 x 70 mm) |
3.7 x
2.1 x
0.9 in. (93 x 55 x 24 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
Effective Megapixels: | 14.6 | 10.0 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | 1/2.33 inch |
Sensor size: | 368.16mm2 (23.60mm x 15.60mm) | 28.198mm2 (6.13mm x 4.6mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.05 microns | 1.68 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3, 16:9 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 65 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.9 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.1 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 639 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4672 x 3104
(14.5 MP,
Other), 3872 x 2592 (10.0 MP, Other), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 1824 x 1216 (2.2 MP, 3:2) |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 2736 x 2736 (7.5 MP, 1:1), 3584 x 2016 (7.2 MP, 16:9), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (.PEF, .DNG) | |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 2.8 | n/a |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | No | Yes |
Movie Resolution: | ||
Movie File Format: | ||
Composite Video Out: | Yes | |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | n/a |
HD Video Out: | No | |
HD Video Connection: | ||
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2) | n/a |
Lens: | n/a | Nikkor |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 31 - 174mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 6.3 - 31.5mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 5.00x | |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - ??? | |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
60 cm to Infinity 23.6 in to Infinity |
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Macro Focus Range: |
10 cm to Infinity 3.9 in to Infinity |
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Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | 4x |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | 11-point TTL phase-matching (SAFOX VIII) | n/a |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | No |
Manual Focus: | Yes | No |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, coverage: 95%, magnification: 0.95x, diopter: -2.5 to 1.5 | |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.63x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.95x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 230,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 32.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | Yes | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 (expanded) | Auto (64 - 800), 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, 3200 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (W, D, N), Flash, Color Temperature | |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | |
Metering Modes: | TTL open-aperture: 16-segment, Center-weighted, Spot | |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | No |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | No |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | No |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | No |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority | |
Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds | |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | On, Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless | n/a |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Depends on lens | n/a |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | -2 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe, PC-Sync Socket | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW (.PEF, .DNG) | |
Movie File Format: | ||
Included Memory: | No memory included | 44.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: | built-in memory | |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
Remote Control: | Yes | No |
Remote Control Type: | Wired or IR | |
Connections (extended): | DC input, wired remote | |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.39 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.36 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 11 | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 2.8 | |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 38 | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.17 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.090 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.24 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.089 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Live View: Full AF = n/a Prefocused = 0.659s Prefocused with flash = 2.395s | |
Startup Time: | 0.4 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.5 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.1 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 160 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 530 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary D-LI50 | Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | EN-EL11 Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary D-LI50 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x EN-EL11 Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | CD-ROM S-SW74/75 | |
OS Compatibility: | Windows XP/Vista, MacOS 10.2 or later | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | PENTAX-developed Shake Reduction (SR) system; Weather and dust resistant body; Live View mode that allows users to see the full image area to confirm composition, focus status and lighting on the large 2.7 inch LCD monitor; Expanded Dynamic Range function; Improved Dust Reduction system that features the new Dust Alert function to pinpoint the exact location of dust particles for the photographer to remove. |