Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K20D
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
- Introduced July 2015
- Older Model is Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Announced June 2008
- Succeeded the Pentax K10D
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K20D Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K20D Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Pentax K20D
FZ300 | K20D | |||
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Announced | July 2015 | June 2008 | More recent by 86 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Panasonic FZ300
K20D | FZ300 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax K20D
FZ300 | K20D | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing |
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K20D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Pentax K20D | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Pentax K20D |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2015-07-16 | 2008-06-25 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4672 x 3104 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 691 grams (1.52 lbs) | 800 grams (1.76 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 65 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 639 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | D-LI50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $598 | $700 |