Pentax Q vs Sony H20

Below is a in depth review of the Pentax Q versus Sony H20, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the Q (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Q was launched 2 years later than the H20 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Q scores versus the H20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Q & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax Q Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax Q features physical measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Q compared to the H20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Q and H20 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Q and H20.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Pentax Q to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Q will have an edge in sensor technology.