- APS-C 368.2mm2
- 14.6 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 3200
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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 | E-620 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Pro SLR | SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $799.95 | $799.95 |
Street Price: | ||
Date Available: | 2008-04-30 | 2009-05-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
28.3 oz
(802 g)
includes batteries |
16.8 oz (475 g) |
Size: |
5.6 x
4.0 x
2.8 in. (142 x 102 x 70 mm) |
5.1 x
3.7 x
2.4 in. (130 x 94 x 60 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | Live MOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
Effective Megapixels: | 14.6 | 12.3 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | 4/3 |
Sensor size: | 368.16mm2 (23.60mm x 15.60mm) | 224.9mm2 (17.3mm x 13mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.05 microns | 4.29 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 2.0x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 65 | 55 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.9 | 21.3 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.1 | 10.3 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 639 | 536 |
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) |
4032 x 3024
(12.2 MP,
4:3), 3200 x 2400 (7.7 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 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) | JPEG (EXIF 2.2), RAW (.ORF) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 2.8 | 3.9 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | No | No |
Movie Resolution: | ||
Movie File Format: | ||
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | |
HD Video Out: | No | No |
HD Video Connection: | ||
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2) | Four Thirds |
Lens: | n/a | Olympus 14-42mm f3.5/5.6 ED Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 84mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 14 - 42mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 | |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
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Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | n/a | 58.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
Digital Zoom: | No | No |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | n/a |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | 11-point TTL phase-matching (SAFOX VIII) | 7-point AF sensor with phase-difference detection system (5 points cross / 7 points twin AF sensors) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, coverage: 95%, magnification: 0.95x, diopter: -2.5 to 1.5 | SLR type, fixed eye-level, 95% coverage, 0.96x mag., 18mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.63x | 0.48x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.95x | 0.96x |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
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 | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
Selfie Screen: | No | |
Max Playback Zoom: | 32.0x | 14.0x |
Top Deck Display: | Yes | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 200 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 (expanded) | Auto (200 - 3200), 100 - 3200 (1/3, 1 EV steps) |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (W, D, N), Flash, Color Temperature | Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Custom WB, One-touch WB |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | TTL open-aperture: 16-segment, Center-weighted, Spot | 49-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot (2% with Highlight/Shadow mode) |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sport, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Fireworks, Documents, Panorama* (* Available with the Olympus xD-Picture Card), Beach & Snow,Underwater Wide, Underwater Macro |
Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds | 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 | Auto, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction slow sync., Slow sync at 1st curtain, Slow sync at 2nd curtain, Fill-in, Manual (1/4, 1/16, 1/64), Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | Depends on lens | Depends on lens aperture |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | 1/180 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | -2 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe, PC-Sync Socket | Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive / xD |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | CF Type I/II UDMA supported | |
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW (.PEF, .DNG) | RAW (.ORF) |
Movie File Format: | ||
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
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 | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Wired or IR | RM-1 IR or RM-UC1 cable |
Connections (extended): | DC input, wired remote | Multi-connector (Video: NTSC/PAL selectable, Optional Remote cable RM-UC1 is available) |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.39 | 0.82 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.36 | 0.92 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 11 | Unlimited |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 2.8 | 3.9 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 38 | 5 |
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 | 0.30 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.30 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.090 seconds | 0.290 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.24 seconds | 0.31 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.089 seconds | 0.073 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Live View: Full AF = n/a Prefocused = 0.659s Prefocused with flash = 2.395s | Live View: Full AF - Imager AF: 2.713s Full AF - AF Sensor: 0.554s Full AF - Hybrid Mode: 1.210s Prefocused: 0.328s |
Startup Time: | 0.4 seconds | 1.3 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.5 seconds | 0.6 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.1 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 530 shots | 500 shots |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary D-LI50 | Proprietary BLS-1 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary D-LI50 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary BLS-1 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 | OLYMPUS Master 2 Software CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: | Windows XP/Vista, MacOS 10.2 or later | Windows, MacOS |
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. | Imager shift image stabilizer, Articulating LCD with Live View, Wireless flash support. Editing: Shadow adjustment, Red-eye fix, Trimming, Monotone, Sepia, Saturation (color depth), Resize (producing another file), Aspect Change. Art Filters: Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale&Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole |