Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax K20D

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FP7 versus Pentax K20D, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the K20D (15MP) is relatively well matched but the FP7 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The FP7 was manufactured 2 years after the K20D which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FP7 matches up against the K20D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Pentax K20D. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Pentax K20D Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP7 features outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while 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).

Check the Panasonic FP7 versus Pentax K20D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FP7 against the K20D.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and K20D is 95 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and K20D.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FP7 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic FP7 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern FP7 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.