Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-5

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic LZ20 and Pentax K-5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the LZ20 (16MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the LZ20 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The LZ20 was introduced 20 months after the K-5 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the LZ20 grades against the K-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 & Pentax K-5. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LZ20 Gallery & Pentax K-5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LZ20 offers exterior measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LZ20 and Pentax K-5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the LZ20 and the K-5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LZ20 and K-5 is 71 and 60 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ20 and K-5.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The LZ20 has the smaller sensor which will make getting bokeh more challenging. The younger LZ20 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.