Pentax X90 vs Sony H20

Its time to look closer at the Pentax X90 and Sony H20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X90 was announced 14 months after the H20 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the X90 matches up versus the H20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax X90 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X90 has got physical dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 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).

Look at the Pentax X90 and Sony H20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the X90 against the H20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X90 and H20 is 69 and 87 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X90 and H20.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax X90 to offer extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher X90 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.