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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K20D

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Pentax K20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
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
  • Revealed June 2008
  • Older Model is Pentax K10D
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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K20D Overview

Let's look closer at the Panasonic FX48 and Pentax K20D, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the K20D (15MP) is very close but the FX48 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The FX48 was revealed 8 months later than the K20D which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the FX48 grades against the K20D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Pentax K20D

 FX48 K20D 
RevealedJanuary 2009June 2008Fresher by 8 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Panasonic FX48

 K20D FX48 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Pentax K20D

 FX48 K20D 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX48 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax K20D has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

See the Panasonic FX48 and Pentax K20D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FX48 versus the K20D.

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K20D size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX48 and K20D is 95 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX48 and K20D.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FX48 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Pentax K20D will result in extra detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent FX48 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography features
Pentax K20D Portrait photography features
27
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX48
Street photography with Pentax K20D
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX48
Sports photography with Pentax K20D
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Travel photography features
Pentax K20D Travel photography features
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
environment proof
good resolution (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography details
Pentax K20D Landscape photography details
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
tiny screen (2.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX48
Vlogging with Pentax K20D
30
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
9
lack of video recording
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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Pentax K20D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Pentax K20D
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Pentax K20D
Also called Lumix DMC-FX40 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2009-01-27 2008-06-25
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4672 x 3104
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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 11 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 lbs) 800g (1.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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 ID - D-LI50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $325 $700