Canon D20 vs Pentax H90

Following is a complete review of the Canon D20 versus Pentax H90, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D20 was announced 3 years after the H90 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the D20 matches up versus the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D20 & Pentax Optio H90. The whole galleries are available at Canon D20 Gallery & Pentax H90 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon D20 offers exterior measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the D20 against the H90.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D20 and H90 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D20 and H90.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more recent D20 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.