Pentax K-x vs Sony H20

Following is a thorough overview of the Pentax K-x vs Sony H20, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-x (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is very similar but the K-x (APS-C) and H20 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The K-x was manufactured 8 months after the H20 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the K-x scores versus the H20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-x Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-x has physical measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 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).

Contrast the Pentax K-x vs Sony H20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the K-x and the H20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-x and H20 is 69 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K-x and H20.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K-x due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax K-x will deliver greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern K-x is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.