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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K20D

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Pentax K20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs

Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released June 2008
  • Succeeded the Pentax K10D
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K20D Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K20D, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FZ47 (12MP) and the K20D (15MP) is relatively similar but the FZ47 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ47 was introduced 3 years later than the K20D and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FZ47 grades versus the K20D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Pentax K20D

 FZ47 K20D 
ReleasedJuly 2011June 2008More recent by 38 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Panasonic FZ47

 K20D FZ47 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Pentax K20D

 FZ47 K20D 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ47 provides outside measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Pentax K20D has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K20D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ47 against the K20D.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K20D size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ47 and K20D is 68 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ47 and K20D.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FZ47 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K20D will offer you extra detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent FZ47 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ47
Portrait photography with Pentax K20D
38
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
71
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Street photography camera
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average (498 grams)
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography features
Pentax K20D Sports photography features
42
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography information
Pentax K20D Travel photography information
51
better than average battery power (400 shots)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (498g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (15MP)
built-in flash
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography information
Pentax K20D Landscape photography information
43
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (400 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K20D Vlogging highlights
27
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than average (498 grams)
9
can't shoot video
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Pentax K20D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Pentax K20D
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Pentax K20D
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FZ48 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2011-07-21 2008-06-25
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
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 12MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4672 x 3104
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.50 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format AVCHD -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 498 gr (1.10 lb) 800 gr (1.76 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 639
Other
Battery life 400 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $379 $700