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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H20

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Revealed May 2009
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H20 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony H20, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and H20 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was unveiled 4 years after the H20 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WG-10 scores versus the H20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sony H20

 WG-10 H20 
RevealedJune 2013May 2009More modern by 50 months

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Pentax WG-10

 H20 WG-10 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sony H20

 WG-10 H20 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-10 offers outside dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony H20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the WG-10 against the H20.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and H20 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-10 and H20.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Pentax WG-10 to deliver greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent WG-10 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography factors
Sony H20 Portrait photography factors
39
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography highlights
Sony H20 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-10
Sports photography with Sony H20
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
low frames per second (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H20 as a Travel photography camera
71
weather sealing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
long zoom (380mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (250g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-10
Landscape photography with Sony H20
47
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
you can focus manually
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax WG-10
Vlogging with Sony H20
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than average in class (250g)
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Sony H20
 Pentax WG-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model Pentax WG-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-21 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.7 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 1.20 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $249