Pentax K-S2 vs Sony H20

Here is a extended review of the Pentax K-S2 versus Sony H20, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the K-S2 (20MP) and H20 (10MP) and the K-S2 (APS-C) and H20 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-S2 was revealed 5 years later than the H20 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the K-S2 matches up against the H20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-S2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-S2 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax K-S2 provides physical dimensions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-S2 versus Sony H20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the K-S2 vs the H20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-S2 and H20 is 64 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the K-S2 and H20.

All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-S2 with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax K-S2 will provide extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern K-S2 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.