Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K20D

Here is a extended review of the Panasonic FX90 and Pentax K20D, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the K20D (15MP) is relatively similar but the FX90 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The FX90 was revealed 3 years later than the K20D and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FX90 scores versus the K20D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Pentax K20D. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FX90 Gallery and Pentax K20D Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX90 provides outer dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while 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 FX90 and Pentax K20D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FX90 vs the K20D.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FX90 and K20D is 95 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX90 and K20D.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FX90 with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Pentax K20D will offer you greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher FX90 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.