Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K20D
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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Introduced June 2008
- Superseded the Pentax K10D

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K20D Overview
Here, we are comparing the Panasonic FH6 versus Pentax K20D, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the K20D (15MP) is fairly similar but the FH6 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

The FH6 was brought out 3 years later than the K20D and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FH6 grades against the K20D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K20D Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Pentax K20D. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Pentax K20D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Pentax K20D
FH6 | K20D | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | June 2008 | Fresher by 44 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Panasonic FH6
K20D | FH6 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Pentax K20D
FH6 | K20D | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH6 offers external measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Pentax K20D has specifications 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 FH6 versus Pentax K20D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FH6 against the K20D.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and K20D is 96 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH6 and K20D.
Clearly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH6 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax K20D will offer you extra detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher FH6 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K20D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Pentax K20D | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Pentax K20D |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2012-01-09 | 2008-06-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 15MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4672 x 3104 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.5-6.4 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 119 gr (0.26 pounds) | 800 gr (1.76 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 65 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 639 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | D-LI50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $129 | $700 |