Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-5 II

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.