Canon D20 vs Pentax Q

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon D20 and Pentax Q, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the Q (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D20 was released 2 years after the Q which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon D20 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the D20 matches up versus the Q in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot D20 & Pentax Q. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon D20 Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon D20 has outer measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Pentax Q has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

See the Canon D20 and Pentax Q in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the D20 against the Q.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D20 and Q is 91 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D20 and Q.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern D20 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.