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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K20D

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Pentax K20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2010
Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released June 2008
  • Previous Model is Pentax K10D
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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K20D Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K20D, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the K20D (15MP) is relatively comparable but the FX700 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The FX700 was announced 2 years after the K20D which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FX700 scores vs the K20D for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Pentax K20D

 FX700 K20D 
ReleasedJuly 2010June 2008Newer by 26 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Panasonic FX700

 K20D FX700 

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Pentax K20D

 FX700 K20D 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX700 offers external measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the FX700 vs the K20D.

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K20D size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and K20D is 94 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FX700 and K20D.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FX700 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K20D will produce more detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger FX700 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography features
Pentax K20D Portrait photography features
38
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Street photography highlights
Pentax K20D Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX700
Travel photography with Pentax K20D
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
64
environment proof
MP count good (15MP)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX700
Landscape photography with Pentax K20D
49
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K20D Vlogging highlights
33
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
9
lack of video recording
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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Pentax K20D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Pentax K20D
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Pentax K20D
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Released 2010-07-21 2008-06-25
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4672 x 3104
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.2-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format AVCHD -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 pounds) 800 gr (1.76 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Retail cost $399 $700