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Pentax K-01 vs Sony H20

Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61
Pentax K-01 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Pentax K-01 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Released May 2012
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Revealed May 2009
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Pentax K-01 vs Sony H20 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Pentax K-01 and Sony H20, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the K-01 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) and the K-01 (APS-C) and H20 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The K-01 was revealed 3 years after the H20 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the K-01 scores vs the H20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Sony H20

 K-01 H20 
RevealedMay 2012May 2009Newer by 38 months
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Pentax K-01

 H20 K-01 

Common features in the Pentax K-01 and Sony H20

 K-01 H20 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Pentax K-01 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-01 offers outside measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") having a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) and the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-01 and Sony H20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the K-01 versus the H20.

Pentax K-01 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the K-01 and H20 is 76 and 87 respectively.

Pentax K-01 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-01 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-01 and H20.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-01 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax K-01 will produce more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher K-01 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Pentax K-01 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-01 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-01 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-01 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H20 as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-01 Street photography features
Sony H20 Street photography features
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
more heavy than competition in class (561 grams)
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-01 Sports photography advice
Sony H20 Sports photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery power (540 per charge)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-01 Travel photography highlights
Sony H20 Travel photography highlights
65
great battery power (540 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
more heavy than competition in class (561 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
51
built-in flash
long reach (380mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (250 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-01 Landscape photography details
Sony H20 Landscape photography details
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (540 CIPA)
36
you can focus manually
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-01 Vlogging details
Sony H20 Vlogging details
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition in class (561g)
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (250 grams)
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Pentax K-01 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-01 and Sony H20
 Pentax K-01Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax K-01 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-05-30 2009-05-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 81 9
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 38-380mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Total lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 561g (1.24 lb) 250g (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1135 not tested
Other
Battery life 540 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI90 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $899 $249