Pentax K20D vs Sony A68

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Pentax K20D vs Sony A68

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APS-C 368.2mm²
14.6 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

Go in depth with our full Pentax K20D Review.
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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Sony A68 Review.

Succeeded by the Pentax K-7
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Differences

Pentax K20D advantages over Sony A68

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Bigger pixels
~ 5.05 vs 3.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
More viewfinder magnification
0.63x vs 0.57x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder

Sony A68 advantages over Pentax K20D

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
More dynamic range

More dynamic range

Cameras with more dynamic range allow you to take photos with dramatic differences in highlight and shadow areas while retaining detail in both.

Think of a brilliant sunset on a rocky beach: Bright sunset in the background, with dark rocks in the foreground. High dynamic range means more of the extremes will be faithfully reproduced.

Dynamic range test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
A68 test data on DxO Mark K20D test data on DxO Mark

13.5 vs 11.1 evs
Retain detail in highlight and shadows
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
More cross-type AF points
15 vs 9
Cross-type AF points improve autofocus performance
Newer
9 years vs 17 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
461k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
24.3 vs 14.6 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
More AF points
79 vs 11
More AF points improve autofocus
Faster JPEG shooting
5.0 fps vs 2.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Both provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung GX-20

Pentax K20D

Samsung GX-20

$800
APS-C

Less expensive

$1400
APS-C

Higher effective ISO

Compare Pentax K20D vs Samsung GX-20

Sony A68

Samsung GX-20

$598
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

$1400
APS-C

Lens selection
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A68 vs Samsung GX-20

Compared to Sony DSLR-A380

Pentax K20D

Sony DSLR-A380

$800
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$849
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
HDMI out

Compare Pentax K20D vs Sony DSLR-A380

Sony A68

Sony DSLR-A380

$598
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

$849
APS-C

Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A68 vs Sony DSLR-A380

Compared to Pentax K-7

Pentax K20D

Pentax K-7

$800
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$1300
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
HDMI out

Compare Pentax K20D vs Pentax K-7

Sony A68

Pentax K-7

$598
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

$1300
APS-C

Lens selection
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A68 vs Pentax K-7

Compared to Canon T6s

Pentax K20D

Canon T6s

$800
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$619
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax K20D vs Canon T6s

Sony A68

Canon T6s

$598
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$619
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A68 vs Canon T6s

Compared to Pentax K-3 II

Pentax K20D

Pentax K-3 II

$800
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Fast startup

$830
APS-C

Focus peaking
High resolution composite

Compare Pentax K20D vs Pentax K-3 II

Sony A68

Pentax K-3 II

$598
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$830
APS-C

Lens selection
High resolution composite

Compare Sony A68 vs Pentax K-3 II

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