Pentax K-3 vs Sony H20

Here, we will be evaluating the Pentax K-3 versus Sony H20, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the K-3 (24MP) and H20 (10MP) and the K-3 (APS-C) and H20 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The K-3 was revealed 4 years after the H20 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the K-3 scores versus the H20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-3 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-3 enjoys physical dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-3 versus Sony H20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the K-3 and the H20.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the K-3 and H20 is 59 and 87 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-3 and H20.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K-3 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax K-3 will provide extra detail because of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern K-3 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.