Pentax W60 vs Sony HX20V

On this page, we will be reviewing the Pentax W60 and Sony HX20V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the W60 (10MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W60 was launched 4 years prior to the HX20V and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the W60 grades vs the HX20V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio W60 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The complete galleries are available at Pentax W60 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax W60 features physical measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the W60 vs the HX20V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W60 and HX20V is 94 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the W60 and HX20V.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX20V to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older W60 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.