Pentax K10D vs Sony H20

Below is a complete overview of the Pentax K10D versus Sony H20, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K10D (10MP) and the H20 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the K10D (APS-C) and H20 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The K10D was released 3 years prior to the H20 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the K10D matches up vs the H20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K10D and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K10D Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K10D has external measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the K10D against the H20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K10D and H20 is 59 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K10D and H20.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The K10D has the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The older K10D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.