Canon D20 vs Pentax W90

Below is a complete comparison of the Canon D20 and Pentax W90, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The D20 was unveiled 3 years later than the W90 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the D20 scores against the W90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot D20 and Pentax Optio W90. The full galleries are viewable at Canon D20 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon D20 has outer measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon D20 and Pentax W90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the D20 against the W90.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and W90 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D20 and W90.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger D20 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.