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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K20D

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Pentax K20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs

Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released April 2012
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
  • Replaced the Pentax K10D
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K20D Overview

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K20D, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ150 (12MP) and the K20D (15MP) is pretty similar but the FZ150 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The FZ150 was launched 3 years after the K20D which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FZ150 grades vs the K20D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Pentax K20D

 FZ150 K20D 
ReleasedApril 2012June 2008More modern by 47 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Panasonic FZ150

 K20D FZ150 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax K20D

 FZ150 K20D 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ150 has got external measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Pentax K20D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K20D in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ150 versus the K20D.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K20D size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and K20D is 67 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ150 and K20D.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ150 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Pentax K20D will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer FZ150 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Portrait photography camera
41
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
71
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Street photography camera
58
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (528 grams)
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography advice
Pentax K20D Sports photography advice
43
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (410 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ150
Travel photography with Pentax K20D
56
good battery pack (410 shots)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
really wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (528g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (15MP)
has built in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K20D Landscape photography factors
48
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (410 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
small screen (2.7 inches)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging factors
Pentax K20D Vlogging factors
62
really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (528 grams)
9
no video recording
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax K20D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Pentax K20D
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Pentax K20D
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2012-04-11 2008-06-25
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4672 x 3104
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.50 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG -
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 528g (1.16 lb) 800g (1.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 40 65
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 11.1
DXO Low light score 132 639
Other
Battery life 410 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $499 $700