Question about two cameras K-x and K20D

pakuchn · 12-22-2009, 08:52 PM

I know there are a lot of reviews about K-x and K20D, but can someone provide me with main differences between those two cameras from feature and image quality.

Amazon has a great deals on K-x and I can still get some used K20D. Both for same price. I just wanted to learn your opinion about those two models.

Thanks,
Peter

**Ash** · 12-22-2009, 09:06 PM

The important question is: what features do you value most in a camera?

The K-x is trumped by the K20D in just about everything other than AF speed and high ISO performance (noise control at ISO 3200 and above). The K20D has a very basic live view function (but still practical in some instances) and suffers with long exposure noise - these would be my only significant weaknesses in the K20D. Otherwise, it's excellent value even above the K-x IMO.

pakuchn · 12-22-2009, 09:09 PM

Thanks Ash,

The one feature I like, I'm not sure the proper term, but its a feature where you can place a flash anywhere in the room and it will sync with the camera. I guess it would be called, wireless flash sync?

**Ash** · 12-22-2009, 09:13 PM

Yep, wireless flash.
You'll need a wireless-capable flash gun, then.
Check here for eligible flashes: Pentax P-TTL Flash Comparison: The Definitive Guide
Any Pentax camera (with caveat on K100D) should do well for the job.

pakuchn · 12-22-2009, 09:20 PM

Great, so I guess that K-x and K20D both can be set with wireless flash.

Thanks again.

Peter

Alfisti · 12-23-2009, 07:53 AM

Unless size/weight is a problem for you I cannot think of a single reason why you'd choose the kx if you are an experienced/advanced DSLR user.

12-22-2009, 08:52 PM	#1
pakuchn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 166	Question about two cameras K-x and K20D I know there are a lot of reviews about K-x and K20D, but can someone provide me with main differences between those two cameras from feature and image quality. Amazon has a great deals on K-x and I can still get some used K20D. Both for same price. I just wanted to learn your opinion about those two models. Thanks, Peter

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12-22-2009, 09:06 PM	#2
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	The important question is: what features do you value most in a camera? The K-x is trumped by the K20D in just about everything other than AF speed and high ISO performance (noise control at ISO 3200 and above). The K20D has a very basic live view function (but still practical in some instances) and suffers with long exposure noise - these would be my only significant weaknesses in the K20D. Otherwise, it's excellent value even above the K-x IMO.

12-22-2009, 09:09 PM	#3
pakuchn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 166 Original Poster	Thanks Ash, The one feature I like, I'm not sure the proper term, but its a feature where you can place a flash anywhere in the room and it will sync with the camera. I guess it would be called, wireless flash sync?

12-22-2009, 09:13 PM	#4
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Yep, wireless flash. You'll need a wireless-capable flash gun, then. Check here for eligible flashes: Pentax P-TTL Flash Comparison: The Definitive Guide Any Pentax camera (with caveat on K100D) should do well for the job.

12-22-2009, 09:20 PM	#5
pakuchn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 166 Original Poster	Great, so I guess that K-x and K20D both can be set with wireless flash. Thanks again. Peter

12-23-2009, 07:53 AM	#6
Alfisti Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toronto (for now) Posts: 1,748	Unless size/weight is a problem for you I cannot think of a single reason why you'd choose the kx if you are an experienced/advanced DSLR user.