Pentax K-500 vs Sony HX20V

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Pentax K-500 versus Sony HX20V, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-500 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is relatively similar but the K-500 (APS-C) and HX20V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K-500 was released 17 months after the HX20V which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the K-500 matches up against the HX20V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-500 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K-500 comes with exterior measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check the Pentax K-500 versus Sony HX20V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the K-500 against the HX20V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the K-500 and HX20V is 64 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-500 and HX20V.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The K-500 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX20V will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger K-500 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.