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Pentax K20D vs Pentax H90

Portability
59
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53
Pentax K20D front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Pentax K20D vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed June 2008
  • Previous Model is Pentax K10D
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Pentax K20D vs Pentax H90 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Pentax K20D vs Pentax H90, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the K20D (15MP) and H90 (12MP) and the K20D (APS-C) and H90 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The K20D was unveiled 19 months before the H90 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the K20D grades versus the H90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Pentax H90

 K20D H90 

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Pentax K20D

 H90 K20D 
RevealedJanuary 2010June 2008Newer by 19 months

Common features in the Pentax K20D and Pentax H90

 K20D H90 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Pentax K20D vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax K20D comes with external measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Pentax K20D vs Pentax H90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the K20D and the H90.

Pentax K20D vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the K20D and H90 is 59 and 93 respectively.

Pentax K20D vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K20D vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the K20D and H90.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K20D using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Pentax K20D will deliver greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged K20D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax K20D vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Pentax K20D vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K20D vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax K20D
Portrait photography with Pentax H90
72
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
27
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax K20D Street photography advice
Pentax H90 Street photography advice
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K20D Sports photography details
Pentax H90 Sports photography details
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K20D
Travel photography with Pentax H90
64
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K20D Landscape photography factors
Pentax H90 Landscape photography factors
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
36
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K20D Vlogging advice
Pentax H90 Vlogging advice
9
no video recording
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Pentax K20D vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K20D and Pentax H90
 Pentax K20DPentax Optio H90
General Information
Brand Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K20D Pentax Optio H90
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2008-06-25 2010-01-25
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4672 x 3104 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 10cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 800g (1.76 pounds) 153g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 639 not tested
Other
Battery model D-LI50 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $700 $150