Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K20D

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Panasonic LX7 versus Pentax K20D, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and K20D (15MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and K20D (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The LX7 was unveiled 4 years later than the K20D and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the LX7 grades against the K20D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 and Pentax K20D. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LX7 Gallery and Pentax K20D Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX7 has got external measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Pentax K20D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LX7 versus Pentax K20D in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the LX7 and the K20D.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX7 and K20D is 86 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the LX7 and K20D.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The LX7 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K20D will deliver more detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer LX7 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.