Pentax K20D vs Sony HX350

On this page, we are matching up the Pentax K20D and Sony HX350, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the K20D (15MP) and HX350 (20MP) and the K20D (APS-C) and HX350 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The K20D was released 9 years before the HX350 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the K20D grades against the HX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K20D and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K20D Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K20D features physical 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 HX350 has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Check the Pentax K20D and Sony HX350 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the K20D compared to the HX350.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K20D and HX350 is 59 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the K20D and HX350.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K20D due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX350 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged K20D will be behind in sensor tech.