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Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax K20D

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Pentax K20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs

Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched June 2008
  • Old Model is Pentax K10D
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Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax K20D Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Panasonic FH5 and Pentax K20D, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the K20D (15MP) is very comparable but the FH5 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The FH5 was announced 2 years after the K20D which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FH5 scores vs the K20D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Pentax K20D

 FH5 K20D 
LaunchedJanuary 2011June 2008More modern by 31 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Panasonic FH5

 K20D FH5 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Pentax K20D

 FH5 K20D 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH5 offers outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax K20D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH5 and Pentax K20D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FH5 compared to the K20D.

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax K20D size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH5 and K20D is 96 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH5 and K20D.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH5 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FH5 will provide more detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer FH5 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography information
Pentax K20D Portrait photography information
34
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
71
has manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Street photography info
Pentax K20D Street photography info
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH5
Sports photography with Pentax K20D
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Travel photography features
Pentax K20D Travel photography features
71
lighter than competition (121 grams)
boasts focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
64
environment sealing
good MP (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography details
Pentax K20D Landscape photography details
38
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
small screen (2.7 inch)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH5
Vlogging with Pentax K20D
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition (121 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
9
no video
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Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax K20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Pentax K20D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Pentax K20D
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 Pentax K20D
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS18 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2011-01-05 2008-06-25
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4672 x 3104
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 800 gr (1.76 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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 life 260 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
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
Storage slots One One
Price at release $169 $700