Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K20D
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Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K20D Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 & Pentax K20D. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LX5 Gallery & Pentax K20D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Pentax K20D
LX5 | K20D | |||
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Introduced | December 2011 | June 2008 | Fresher by 43 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Panasonic LX5
K20D | LX5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LX5 and Pentax K20D
LX5 | K20D | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX5 and K20D is 88 and 59 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K20D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | Pentax K20D | |
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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 |