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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K20D

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
 
Pentax K20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs

Panasonic FZ300
(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
Pentax K20D
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Pentax K20D

 FZ300 K20D 
AnnouncedJuly 2015June 2008More recent by 86 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Panasonic FZ300

 K20D FZ300 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax K20D

 FZ300 K20D 
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).

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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.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K20D size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K20D Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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manual focus
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Street photography details
Pentax K20D Street photography details
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screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
weather proof
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (691g)
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography info
Pentax K20D Sports photography info
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great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery (380 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography features
Pentax K20D Travel photography features
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good battery (380 CIPA)
weather proof
offers focus by touch
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (691g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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environment sealing
decent megapixels (15MP)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
weather proof
good battery (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is small (2.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging info
Pentax K20D Vlogging info
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really wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors in class (691g)
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no video recording
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax K20D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Pentax K20D
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