Pentax K20D vs Sony HX30V

Below, we will be analyzing the Pentax K20D and Sony HX30V, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K20D (15MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is pretty close but the K20D (APS-C) and HX30V (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The K20D was revealed 4 years prior to the HX30V and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the K20D grades vs the HX30V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K20D & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K20D Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax K20D offers outside dimensions 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 HX30V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the K20D against the HX30V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the K20D and HX30V is 59 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K20D and HX30V.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K20D using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony HX30V will result in extra detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older K20D will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.