Pentax H90 vs Sony S2000

The following is a extensive review of the Pentax H90 vs Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the H90 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H90 was announced very close to the S2000 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the H90 matches up versus the S2000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio H90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The whole galleries are available at Pentax H90 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax H90 offers physical 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 S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax H90 vs Sony S2000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the H90 and the S2000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the H90 and S2000 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the H90 and S2000.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Pentax H90 to provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.