Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-01

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 & Pentax K-01. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LZ20 Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.

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.

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

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.