Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K20D

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K20D, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and K20D (15MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and K20D (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The FS42 was launched 10 months after the K20D and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FS42 grades versus the K20D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 & Pentax K20D. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FS42 Gallery & Pentax K20D Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS42 offers physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Pentax K20D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K20D in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FS42 compared to the K20D.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FS42 and K20D is 95 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS42 and K20D.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FS42 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K20D will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer FS42 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.