Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-1 II

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic LZ20 versus Pentax K-1 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the LZ20 (16MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the LZ20 (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The LZ20 was announced 6 years prior to the K-1 II which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the LZ20 scores vs the K-1 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 and Pentax K-1 Mark II. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LZ20 Gallery and Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LZ20 has outside measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 II has measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

See the Panasonic LZ20 versus Pentax K-1 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the LZ20 versus the K-1 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the LZ20 and K-1 II is 71 and 55 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ20 and K-1 II.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LZ20 having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Pentax K-1 II will give greater detail with its extra 20MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged LZ20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.