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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K20D

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Pentax K20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(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
Pentax K20D
(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  • Superseded the Pentax K10D
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Pentax K20D

 FH6 K20D 
IntroducedJanuary 2012June 2008Fresher by 44 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Panasonic FH6

 K20D FH6 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Pentax K20D

 FH6 K20D 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K20D size comparison

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

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K20D Portrait photography highlights
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (119 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Sports photography factors
Pentax K20D Sports photography factors
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Travel photography information
Pentax K20D Travel photography information
70
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
lighter than competition (119g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
64
environment proof
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography details
Pentax K20D Landscape photography details
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is small (2.7 inches)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Vlogging advice
Pentax K20D Vlogging advice
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (119 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
9
no video shooting
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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Pentax K20D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Pentax K20D
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