Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K20D

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic S1H and Pentax K20D, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and K20D (15MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and K20D (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The S1H was released 11 years after the K20D which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S1H scores against the K20D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Pentax K20D. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Pentax K20D Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1H comes with external dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") and a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) while the Pentax K20D has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1H and Pentax K20D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S1H and the K20D.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1H and K20D is 52 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and K20D.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1H featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S1H will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher S1H provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.