Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-5 IIs
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
- Introduced July 2012
- Updated by Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Previous Model is Pentax K-5
Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview
The following is a thorough review of the Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-5 IIs, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the LZ20 (16MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is relatively similar but the LZ20 (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe LZ20 was revealed 10 months earlier than the K-5 IIs so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the LZ20 matches up vs the K-5 IIs with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 and Pentax K-5 IIs. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LZ20 Gallery and Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Pentax K-5 IIs
LZ20 | K-5 IIs |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Panasonic LZ20
K-5 IIs | LZ20 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | July 2012 | Newer by 10 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Pentax K-5 IIs
LZ20 | K-5 IIs | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LZ20 comes with outer 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 IIs has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-5 IIs in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the LZ20 vs the K-5 IIs.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the LZ20 and K-5 IIs is 71 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ20 and K-5 IIs.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The LZ20 uses the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF more difficult. The more aged LZ20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | Pentax K-5 IIs | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | Pentax K-5 IIs |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT Screen LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 499 grams (1.10 lbs) | 760 grams (1.68 lbs) |
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 All around rating | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photos | 980 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $250 | $749 |