Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K20D

Lets look closer at the Panasonic GF2 versus Pentax K20D, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GF2 (12MP) and the K20D (15MP) is very close but the GF2 (Four Thirds) and K20D (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The GF2 was manufactured 2 years later than the K20D and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GF2 matches up against the K20D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 and Pentax K20D. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GF2 Gallery and Pentax K20D Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GF2 comes with outside measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Pentax K20D has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GF2 versus Pentax K20D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the GF2 and the K20D.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GF2 and K20D is 88 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GF2 and K20D.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GF2 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax K20D will render more detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher GF2 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.