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Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Newer Model is Panasonic LZ30
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Introduced May 2012
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic LZ20 and Pentax K-01, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the LZ20 (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is fairly close but the LZ20 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LZ20 was revealed 2 months later than the K-01 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the LZ20 scores versus the K-01 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Pentax K-01

 LZ20 K-01 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Panasonic LZ20

 K-01 LZ20 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Pentax K-01

 LZ20 K-01 
IntroducedJuly 2012May 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ20 features external measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-01 has dimensions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") having a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the LZ20 and the K-01.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the LZ20 and K-01 is 71 and 76 respectively.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ20 and K-01.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The LZ20 uses the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF tougher.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ20
Portrait photography with Pentax K-01
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
74
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Street photography advice
Pentax K-01 Street photography advice
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others in class (499 grams)
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
more heavy than others in class (561g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography information
Pentax K-01 Sports photography information
47
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (540 per charge)
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LZ20
Travel photography with Pentax K-01
58
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (525mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (499g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
good battery life (540 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
more heavy than others in class (561g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography details
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography details
45
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (540 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging features
Pentax K-01 Vlogging features
25
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
heavier than others in class (499 grams)
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (561 grams)
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ20 and Pentax K-01
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20Pentax K-01
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 Pentax K-01
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-07-18 2012-05-30
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 81
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 gr (1.10 pounds) 561 gr (1.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 1135
Other
Battery life 380 shots 540 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $250 $899