Pentax K20D vs Sony H200

Below, we will be evaluating the Pentax K20D and Sony H200, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the K20D (15MP) and H200 (20MP) and the K20D (APS-C) and H200 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The K20D was launched 5 years earlier than the H200 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the K20D scores vs the H200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K20D and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K20D Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K20D enjoys outside measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

See the Pentax K20D and Sony H200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the K20D and the H200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K20D and H200 is 59 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K20D and H200.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K20D featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony H200 will show more detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older K20D will be behind with regard to sensor tech.