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Pentax K20D vs Sony WX1

Portability
59
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53
Pentax K20D front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Pentax K20D vs Sony WX1 Key Specs

Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced June 2008
  • Old Model is Pentax K10D
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Pentax K20D vs Sony WX1 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Pentax K20D vs Sony WX1, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the K20D (15MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the K20D (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The K20D was launched 13 months earlier than the WX1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the K20D grades against the WX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Sony WX1

 K20D WX1 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Pentax K20D

 WX1 K20D 
AnnouncedAugust 2009June 2008More recent by 13 months

Common features in the Pentax K20D and Sony WX1

 K20D WX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Pentax K20D vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K20D offers exterior measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the K20D vs the WX1.

Pentax K20D vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K20D and WX1 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Pentax K20D vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K20D vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K20D and WX1.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The K20D because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Pentax K20D will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older K20D will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax K20D vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Pentax K20D vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K20D vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K20D Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX1 Portrait photography highlights
72
manual focus
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K20D
Street photography with Sony WX1
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K20D Sports photography features
Sony WX1 Sports photography features
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K20D
Travel photography with Sony WX1
64
weather sealing
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not contain selfie friendly display
56
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (149 grams)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K20D Landscape photography information
Sony WX1 Landscape photography information
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is small (2.7 inches)
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K20D Vlogging details
Sony WX1 Vlogging details
9
no video shooting
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competitors (149g)
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Pentax K20D vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K20D and Sony WX1
 Pentax K20DSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model Pentax K20D Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2008-06-25 2009-08-06
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4672 x 3104 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 800 grams (1.76 lb) 149 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 639 not tested
Other
Battery model D-LI50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $700 $149