Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax K20D

Below is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FH3 versus Pentax K20D, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the K20D (15MP) is very close but the FH3 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The FH3 was released 19 months later than the K20D making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FH3 matches up versus the K20D for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 & Pentax K20D. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH3 Gallery & Pentax K20D Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH3 provides physical measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Pentax K20D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH3 and the K20D.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and K20D is 94 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH3 and K20D.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FH3 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax K20D will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher FH3 should have an advantage in sensor technology.