Pentax K20D vs Sony RX10 III

Here is a extensive assessment of the Pentax K20D vs Sony RX10 III, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the K20D (15MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the K20D (APS-C) and RX10 III (1") come with different sensor measurements.

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The K20D was unveiled 8 years prior to the RX10 III and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the K20D grades vs the RX10 III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K20D & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K20D Gallery & Sony RX10 III Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax K20D provides exterior measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 III has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") and a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K20D vs Sony RX10 III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the K20D against the RX10 III.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K20D and RX10 III is 59 and 53 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the K20D and RX10 III.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K20D using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony RX10 III will offer you extra detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older K20D is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.