Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax K20D

The following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax K20D, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and K20D (15MP) and the GX8 (Four Thirds) and K20D (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The GX8 was brought out 7 years after the K20D which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the GX8 matches up vs the K20D for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 and Pentax K20D. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX8 Gallery and Pentax K20D Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX8 enjoys outside measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") along with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Pentax K20D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax K20D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the GX8 against the K20D.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GX8 and K20D is 74 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX8 and K20D.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX8 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic GX8 will offer greater detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The newer GX8 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.