Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-50

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic LZ20 and Pentax K-50, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the LZ20 (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the LZ20 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The LZ20 was launched 16 months prior to the K-50 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the LZ20 scores against the K-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 and Pentax K-50. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ20 Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ20 offers exterior measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Pentax K-50 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Check the Panasonic LZ20 and Pentax K-50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the LZ20 versus the K-50.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LZ20 and K-50 is 71 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ20 and K-50.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The LZ20 provides the tinier sensor which will make obtaining bokeh trickier. The older LZ20 is going to be behind in sensor tech.