Pentax K20D vs Sony HX100V

Below, we will be matching up the Pentax K20D vs Sony HX100V, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K20D (15MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is relatively well matched but the K20D (APS-C) and HX100V (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The K20D was announced 4 years prior to the HX100V and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the K20D grades against the HX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K20D and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K20D Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K20D features 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) whilst the Sony HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K20D vs Sony HX100V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the K20D versus the HX100V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the K20D and HX100V is 59 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K20D and HX100V.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K20D using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX100V will resolve greater detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older K20D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.