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Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K20D

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
 
Pentax K20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs

Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
  • Launched December 2011
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LX3
  • Updated by Panasonic LX7
Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced June 2008
  • Older Model is Pentax K10D
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Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K20D Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K20D, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the LX5 (10MP) and K20D (15MP) and the LX5 (1/1.63") and K20D (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The LX5 was introduced 3 years later than the K20D and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the LX5 matches up against the K20D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Pentax K20D

 LX5 K20D 
IntroducedDecember 2011June 2008Fresher by 43 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Panasonic LX5

 K20D LX5 

Common features in the Panasonic LX5 and Pentax K20D

 LX5 K20D 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX5 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while 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).

Check out the Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K20D in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the LX5 against the K20D.

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K20D size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX5 and K20D is 88 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX5 and K20D.

To sum up, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LX5 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Pentax K20D will show more detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern LX5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K20D Portrait photography factors
41
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX5 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/1.63")
heavier than others (271 grams)
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LX5
Sports photography with Pentax K20D
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
does not have phase detect AF
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX5 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Travel photography camera
59
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (271 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
64
environment proof
good megapixels (15MP)
built-in flash
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX5 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Landscape photography camera
52
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
lack of Time Lapse mode
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
screen is small (2.7 inch)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX5 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K20D as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
heavier than others (271g)
9
can't shoot video
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Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX5 and Pentax K20D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5Pentax K20D
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Pentax K20D
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2011-12-15 2008-06-25
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.63" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 8.07 x 5.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 44.9mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4672 x 3104
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.0-3.3 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 4.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.20 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
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format AVCHD Lite -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271g (0.60 lb) 800g (1.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 41 65
DXO Color Depth score 19.6 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 11.1
DXO Low light score 132 639
Other
Battery model - D-LI50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $294 $700