Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax K20D

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FX78 versus Pentax K20D, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the K20D (15MP) is relatively well matched but the FX78 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The FX78 was manufactured 2 years later than the K20D and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FX78 matches up against the K20D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 & Pentax K20D. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX78 Gallery & Pentax K20D Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX78 offers outer dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FX78 and the K20D.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX78 and K20D is 95 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX78 and K20D.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FX78 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Pentax K20D will resolve more detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern FX78 provides an advantage in sensor tech.