Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K20D

Following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K20D, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the K20D (15MP) is relatively similar but the FH27 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The FH27 was manufactured 2 years after the K20D which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the FH27 scores against the K20D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Pentax K20D. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Pentax K20D Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH27 offers external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax K20D has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K20D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FH27 vs the K20D.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and K20D is 94 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and K20D.

To sum up, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH27 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic FH27 will offer greater detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent FH27 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.