Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-5 II
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
- Renewed by Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Announced June 2013
- Earlier Model is Pentax K-5
Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-5 II Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic LZ20 and Pentax K-5 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the LZ20 (16MP) and the K-5 II (16MP) is fairly comparable but the LZ20 (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe LZ20 was released 10 months prior to the K-5 II so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the LZ20 scores vs the K-5 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-5 II Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 and Pentax K-5 II. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic LZ20 Gallery and Pentax K-5 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Pentax K-5 II
LZ20 | K-5 II |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Panasonic LZ20
K-5 II | LZ20 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | July 2012 | More recent by 10 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Pentax K-5 II
LZ20 | K-5 II | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LZ20 has got outside dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 II has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic LZ20 and Pentax K-5 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the LZ20 against the K-5 II.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LZ20 and K-5 II is 71 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ20 and K-5 II.
Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The LZ20 features the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier. The older LZ20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | Pentax K-5 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | Pentax K-5 II |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2012-07-18 | 2013-06-04 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Prime II |
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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 2cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT Screen LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 499 gr (1.10 pounds) | 760 gr (1.68 pounds) |
Dimensions | 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1235 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 images | 980 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $250 | $830 |