Pentax K100D vs Sony HX20V

Let's take a more detailed look at the Pentax K100D versus Sony HX20V, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the K100D (6MP) and HX20V (18MP) and the K100D (APS-C) and HX20V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The K100D was unveiled 6 years earlier than the HX20V which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the K100D matches up vs the HX20V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K100D & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are available at Pentax K100D Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax K100D enjoys outer measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K100D versus Sony HX20V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the K100D vs the HX20V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the K100D and HX20V is 64 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the K100D and HX20V.

All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K100D using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX20V will render more detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged K100D will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.