Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax K20D
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Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Revealed June 2008
- Replaced the Pentax K10D

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax K20D Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH22 versus Pentax K20D, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the K20D (15MP) is pretty close but the FH22 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

The FH22 was launched 19 months after the K20D which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the FH22 grades vs the K20D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax K20D Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 & Pentax K20D. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH22 Gallery & Pentax K20D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Pentax K20D
FH22 | K20D | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | June 2008 | Newer by 19 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Panasonic FH22
K20D | FH22 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Pentax K20D
FH22 | K20D | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH22 offers exterior measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Pentax K20D has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FH22 versus Pentax K20D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH22 versus the K20D.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and K20D is 94 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH22 and K20D.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH22 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K20D will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern FH22 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax K20D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Pentax K20D | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Pentax K20D |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FS33 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2008-06-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 15MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4672 x 3104 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 170 grams (0.37 lbs) | 800 grams (1.76 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 65 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 639 |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | D-LI50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $200 | $700 |