Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax K20D

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH7 and Pentax K20D, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the K20D (15MP) is very similar but the FH7 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The FH7 was revealed 3 years after the K20D which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FH7 matches up against the K20D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Pentax K20D. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Pentax K20D Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH7 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax K20D has proportions 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 FH7 and Pentax K20D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FH7 and the K20D.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and K20D is 96 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH7 and K20D.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH7 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FH7 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher FH7 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.