Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K20D

Following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax K20D, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and K20D (15MP) and the FZ28 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ28 was manufactured 7 months after the K20D so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FZ28 scores vs the K20D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Pentax K20D. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Pentax K20D Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ28 offers physical measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) whilst the Pentax K20D has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax K20D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ28 vs the K20D.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and K20D is 72 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ28 and K20D.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FZ28 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Pentax K20D will resolve greater detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger FZ28 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.