Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax K20D

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic GF6 and Pentax K20D, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the K20D (15MP) is very similar but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and K20D (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The GF6 was introduced 4 years after the K20D which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GF6 grades versus the K20D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 and Pentax K20D. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GF6 Gallery and Pentax K20D Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF6 features physical dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Pentax K20D has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GF6 and Pentax K20D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the GF6 against the K20D.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GF6 and K20D is 87 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF6 and K20D.

Plainly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GF6 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic GF6 will offer extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern GF6 provides an edge in sensor innovation.