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Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K20D

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
 
Pentax K20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs

Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Introduced November 2013
Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced June 2008
  • Previous Model is Pentax K10D
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Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K20D Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Panasonic LF1 versus Pentax K20D, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the LF1 (12MP) and the K20D (15MP) is relatively close but the LF1 (1/1.7") and K20D (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The LF1 was manufactured 5 years after the K20D which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the LF1 grades vs the K20D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Pentax K20D

 LF1 K20D 
AnnouncedNovember 2013June 2008Newer by 66 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Panasonic LF1

 K20D LF1 

Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Pentax K20D

 LF1 K20D 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic LF1 comes with exterior dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Pentax K20D has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LF1 versus Pentax K20D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the LF1 against the K20D.

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K20D size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the LF1 and K20D is 92 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the LF1 and K20D.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LF1 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax K20D will result in more detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent LF1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LF1
Portrait photography with Pentax K20D
42
manual focus
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
72
you can focus manually
MP count good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Street photography highlights
Pentax K20D Street photography highlights
65
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LF1
Sports photography with Pentax K20D
39
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Travel photography details
Pentax K20D Travel photography details
64
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
weather proofing
MP count good (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Landscape photography camera
54
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse recording
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is small (2.7 inch)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K20D as a Vlogging camera
36
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
9
can't record video
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Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LF1 and Pentax K20D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1Pentax K20D
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Pentax K20D
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2013-11-26 2008-06-25
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4672 x 3104
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) -
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 4.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 192 grams (0.42 lb) 800 grams (1.76 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 52 65
DXO Color Depth score 20.8 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 11.1
DXO Low light score 211 639
Other
Battery life 250 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $500 $700