Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-7

Following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the LZ20 (16MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is fairly comparable but the LZ20 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The LZ20 was revealed 2 years after the K-7 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the LZ20 matches up against the K-7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 and Pentax K-7. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ20 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic LZ20 has got physical dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Pentax K-7 has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Check the Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the LZ20 against the K-7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LZ20 and K-7 is 71 and 60 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ20 and K-7.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The LZ20 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic LZ20 will provide more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer LZ20 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.