Pentax K20D vs Sony TX100V

Its time to look more closely at the Pentax K20D vs Sony TX100V, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K20D (15MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is pretty well matched but the K20D (APS-C) and TX100V (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The K20D was brought out 3 years prior to the TX100V which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the K20D scores vs the TX100V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K20D and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K20D Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax K20D has external dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K20D vs Sony TX100V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the K20D vs the TX100V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the K20D and TX100V is 59 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K20D and TX100V.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K20D because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony TX100V will give extra detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged K20D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.