Pentax K10D vs Sony HX20V

On this page, we are matching up the Pentax K10D vs Sony HX20V, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the K10D (10MP) and HX20V (18MP) and the K10D (APS-C) and HX20V (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The K10D was introduced 6 years earlier than the HX20V which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the K10D grades vs the HX20V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K10D and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K10D Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K10D features external dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K10D vs Sony HX20V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the K10D vs the HX20V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the K10D and HX20V is 59 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the K10D and HX20V.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K10D having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX20V will deliver greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged K10D is going to be behind in sensor technology.