Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K20D

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.

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.

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.

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

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.