Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K20D

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 and Pentax K20D. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery and Pentax K20D Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.