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Pentax Q10 vs Sony H20

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44
Pentax Q10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Pentax Q10 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Old Model is Pentax Q
  • Refreshed by Pentax Q7
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Launched May 2009
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Pentax Q10 vs Sony H20 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Pentax Q10 and Sony H20, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Q10 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Q10 was announced 3 years after the H20 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Q10 scores against the H20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Sony H20

 Q10 H20 
LaunchedSeptember 2012May 2009More modern by 41 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Pentax Q10

 H20 Q10 

Common features in the Pentax Q10 and Sony H20

 Q10 H20 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Pentax Q10 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Q10 comes with outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Q10 versus the H20.

Pentax Q10 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Q10 and H20 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Pentax Q10 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q10 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q10 and H20.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax Q10 to offer you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher Q10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax Q10 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q10 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q10 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H20 Portrait photography highlights
48
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q10 as a Street photography camera
Sony H20 as a Street photography camera
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (200g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q10 Sports photography factors
Sony H20 Sports photography factors
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q10 Travel photography features
Sony H20 Travel photography features
60
lighter than competition (200g)
has built in flash
bad battery life (270 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
51
flash built-in
very long zoom (380mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (250g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H20 as a Landscape photography camera
54
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 per charge)
36
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q10 Vlogging features
Sony H20 Vlogging features
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (200 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (250 grams)
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Pentax Q10 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q10 and Sony H20
 Pentax Q10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Q10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-09-10 2009-05-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax Q fixed lens
Lens focal range - 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus range - 2cm
Total lenses 8 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200 grams (0.44 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 183 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI68 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $350 $249