Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax K20D

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax K20D, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the K20D (15MP) is relatively comparable but the FP3 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The FP3 was introduced 19 months later than the K20D which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the FP3 matches up vs the K20D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Pentax K20D. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Pentax K20D Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP3 provides exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax K20D has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax K20D in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FP3 compared to the K20D.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and K20D is 95 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FP3 and K20D.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FP3 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax K20D will show extra detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher FP3 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.