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Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
 
Pentax K-5 IIs front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
83
Overall
68

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs

Panasonic LZ20
(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
Pentax K-5 IIs
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Pentax K-5 IIs

 LZ20 K-5 IIs 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Panasonic LZ20

 K-5 IIs LZ20 
IntroducedJune 2013July 2012Newer by 10 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Pentax K-5 IIs

 LZ20 K-5 IIs 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-5 IIs size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-5 IIs sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ20
Portrait photography with Pentax K-5 IIs
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-5 IIs as a Street photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (499g)
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LZ20
Sports photography with Pentax K-5 IIs
47
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 shots)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography details
Pentax K-5 IIs Travel photography details
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better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (499 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
weather sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-5 IIs as a Landscape photography camera
45
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no low pass filter
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-5 IIs as a Vlogging camera
25
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than competition (499g)
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ20 and Pentax K-5 IIs
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20Pentax K-5 IIs
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