Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K20D

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax K20D, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FZ300 (12MP) and the K20D (15MP) is fairly similar but the FZ300 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The FZ300 was launched 7 years later than the K20D and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the FZ300 matches up vs the K20D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Pentax K20D. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery and Pentax K20D Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ300 offers outer dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Pentax K20D has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax K20D in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the FZ300 vs the K20D.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ300 and K20D is 59 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ300 and K20D.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FZ300 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax K20D will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent FZ300 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.