Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K20D
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Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K20D Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 and Pentax K20D. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH4 Gallery and Pentax K20D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Pentax K20D
GH4 | K20D | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | June 2008 | More recent by 69 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 230k | Sharper screen (+806k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Panasonic GH4
K20D | GH4 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GH4 and Pentax K20D
GH4 | K20D | |||
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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).
Check the Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K20D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GH4 and K20D is 66 and 59 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K20D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 | Pentax K20D | |
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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 |