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Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K20D

Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
88
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
 
Pentax K20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs

Panasonic GH4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GH3
  • Updated by Panasonic GH5
Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced June 2008
  • Succeeded the Pentax K10D
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Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K20D Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K20D, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GH4 (16MP) and the K20D (15MP) is relatively similar but the GH4 (Four Thirds) and K20D (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The GH4 was launched 5 years later than the K20D and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GH4 matches up vs the K20D for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Pentax K20D

 GH4 K20D 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014June 2008More recent by 69 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1036k230kSharper screen (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Panasonic GH4

 K20D GH4 

Common features in the Panasonic GH4 and Pentax K20D

 GH4 K20D 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH4 features exterior measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Pentax K20D has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the GH4 versus the K20D.

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K20D size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GH4 and K20D is 66 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GH4 and K20D.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GH4 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic GH4 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern GH4 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K20D Portrait photography factors
71
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
71
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GH4
Street photography with Pentax K20D
71
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
environment proofing
lighter than average (560g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K20D Sports photography highlights
62
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Travel photography details
Pentax K20D Travel photography details
77
lighter than average (560 grams)
environment proofing
supports touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
64
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
built-in flash
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Landscape photography details
Pentax K20D Landscape photography details
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GH4
Vlogging with Pentax K20D
71
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
lighter than average (560g)
does not have image stabilization
9
no video
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Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH4 and Pentax K20D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4Pentax K20D
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Pentax K20D
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2014-02-07 2008-06-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IX -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4672 x 3104
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,036 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.67x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 17.00 m (at ISO 200) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p) -
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 560g (1.23 pounds) 800g (1.76 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 74 65
DXO Color Depth rating 23.2 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.8 11.1
DXO Low light rating 791 639
Other
Battery life 500 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 D-LI50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $1,500 $700