Pentax K20D Specifications

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Model Name:	Pentax K20D
Prices:
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Pentax K10D K10D vs K20D
Successor:	Pentax K-7 K20D vs K-7
General
Model Number:	K20D
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$799.95
Street Price:
Date Available:	2008-04-30
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	28.3 oz (802 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.6 x 4.0 x 2.8 in. (142 x 102 x 70 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	14.6
Sensor Format:	APS-C
Sensor size:	368.16mm² (23.60mm x 15.60mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	5.05 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	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)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (.PEF, .DNG)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	2.8
Video Capture
Can take movies:	No
Movie Resolution:
Movie File Format:
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No
HD Video Out:	No
HD Video Connection:

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2)
Lens:	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):
Focal Length (actual):
Zoom Ratio:
Aperture Range:
Integrated ND Filter:	No
Normal Focus Range:
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No
Digital Zoom:	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	11-point TTL phase-matching (SAFOX VIII)
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, coverage: 95%, magnification: 0.95x, diopter: -2.5 to 1.5
Focus Peaking:	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.63x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.95x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	2.7
Rear Display Resolution:	230,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating Screen:	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No
Selfie Screen:	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 ISO Mode:	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
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	TTL open-aperture: 16-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority
Self Timer:	2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	On, Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	13.0 m / 42.7 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Depends on lens
Max Flash Sync:	1/180
Flash Exposure Compensation:	-2 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe, PC-Sync Socket
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	Full TTL exposure
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW (.PEF, .DNG)
Movie File Format:
Included Memory:	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No
NFC:	No
Bluetooth:	No
Built-In GPS:	No
Microphone Jack:	No
Headphone Jack:	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
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):
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	530 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary D-LI50
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary D-LI50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	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.