Pentax K20D vs Sony H70

In this article, we are reviewing the Pentax K20D and Sony H70, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K20D (15MP) and the H70 (16MP) is very close but the K20D (APS-C) and H70 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The K20D was released 3 years earlier than the H70 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the K20D scores vs the H70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K20D and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K20D Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Pentax K20D has got physical measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Sony H70 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the K20D vs the H70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the K20D and H70 is 59 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K20D and H70.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K20D because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony H70 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged K20D will be behind with regard to sensor technology.