Panasonic L1 vs Pentax K20D

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic L1 and Pentax K20D, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the L1 (7MP) and K20D (15MP) and the L1 (Four Thirds) and K20D (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The L1 was released 14 months before the K20D which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the L1 grades vs the K20D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 & Pentax K20D. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic L1 Gallery & Pentax K20D Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic L1 enjoys outside dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Pentax K20D has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the L1 vs the K20D.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L1 and K20D is 65 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L1 and K20D.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The L1 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax K20D will render more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged L1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.