Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K20D
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Revealed June 2008
- Replaced the Pentax K10D
Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K20D Overview
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K20D Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Pentax K20D
FZ28 | K20D | |||
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Revealed | January 2009 | June 2008 | More modern by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Panasonic FZ28
K20D | FZ28 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax K20D
FZ28 | K20D | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison
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.
Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K20D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Pentax K20D | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Pentax K20D |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2009-01-15 | 2008-06-25 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4672 x 3104 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.4 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 417 grams (0.92 lbs) | 800 grams (1.76 lbs) |
Dimensions | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 27 | 65 |
DXO Color Depth score | 17.9 | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | 79 | 639 |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | D-LI50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $599 | $700 |