Pentax K20D vs Samsung SH100

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Pentax K20D and Samsung SH100, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the K20D (15MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the K20D (APS-C) and SH100 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The K20D was announced 3 years prior to the SH100 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the K20D grades against the SH100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K20D & Samsung SH100. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K20D Gallery & Samsung SH100 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K20D enjoys outer dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Samsung SH100 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the K20D vs the SH100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the K20D and SH100 is 59 and 99 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the K20D and SH100.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The K20D having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax K20D will resolve greater detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged K20D is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.