Pentax H90 vs Sony H20

Following is a extended comparison of the Pentax H90 versus Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the H90 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H90 was unveiled 9 months after the H20 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the H90 matches up versus the H20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio H90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax H90 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax H90 features external dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the H90 compared to the H20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the H90 and H20 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the H90 and H20.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax H90 to deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer H90 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.