Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K20D

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FX75 versus Pentax K20D, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the K20D (15MP) is fairly well matched but the FX75 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The FX75 was brought out 24 months after the K20D making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FX75 matches up versus the K20D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 and Pentax K20D. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX75 Gallery and Pentax K20D Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX75 features exterior dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Pentax K20D has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FX75 versus Pentax K20D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FX75 vs the K20D.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FX75 and K20D is 94 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX75 and K20D.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FX75 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Pentax K20D will resolve extra detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern FX75 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.