Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-500
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
- Launched July 2012
- Successor is Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 646g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Launched November 2013
Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-500 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Panasonic LZ20 and Pentax K-500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the LZ20 (16MP) and the K-500 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the LZ20 (1/2.3") and K-500 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe LZ20 was revealed 16 months earlier than the K-500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the LZ20 matches up against the K-500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-500 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 and Pentax K-500. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LZ20 Gallery and Pentax K-500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Pentax K-500
LZ20 | K-500 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Panasonic LZ20
K-500 | LZ20 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | July 2012 | Fresher by 16 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Pentax K-500
LZ20 | K-500 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LZ20 features outer measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Pentax K-500 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic LZ20 and Pentax K-500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the LZ20 vs the K-500.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the LZ20 and K-500 is 71 and 64 respectively.
Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-500 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ20 and K-500.
As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The LZ20 comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult. The older LZ20 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-500 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | Pentax K-500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | Pentax K-500 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2012-07-18 | 2013-11-27 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | PRIME M |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing 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 | 51600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 2cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT Screen LCD | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
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 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 499 gr (1.10 lb) | 646 gr (1.42 lb) |
Dimensions | 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1087 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 images | 710 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $250 | $600 |