Pentax K20D vs Sony HX1

Below, we are matching up the Pentax K20D vs Sony HX1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the K20D (15MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the K20D (APS-C) and HX1 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The K20D was brought out 10 months before the HX1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the K20D matches up against the HX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K20D and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K20D Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K20D comes with outside 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 HX1 has measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the K20D against the HX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the K20D and HX1 is 59 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The image below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the K20D and HX1.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K20D because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Pentax K20D will provide you with extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged K20D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.