Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K20D
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K20D Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Pentax K20D
FZ47 | K20D | |||
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Released | July 2011 | June 2008 | More recent by 38 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Panasonic FZ47
K20D | FZ47 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Pentax K20D
FZ47 | K20D | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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.
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K20D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Pentax K20D | |
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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 |