Pentax K20D vs Sony RX10 IV

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Pentax K20D and Sony RX10 IV, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the K20D (15MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the K20D (APS-C) and RX10 IV (1") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The K20D was released 10 years earlier than the RX10 IV and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the K20D scores against the RX10 IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K20D and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K20D Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax K20D enjoys exterior measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Sony RX10 IV has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K20D and Sony RX10 IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the K20D versus the RX10 IV.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the K20D and RX10 IV is 59 and 52 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the K20D and RX10 IV.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K20D due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX10 IV will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older K20D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.