Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-r

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-r, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the LZ20 (16MP) and K-r (12MP) and the LZ20 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The LZ20 was manufactured 17 months later than the K-r making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the LZ20 grades vs the K-r in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 and Pentax K-r. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ20 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LZ20 features exterior measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-r has proportions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-r in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the LZ20 against the K-r.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the LZ20 and K-r is 71 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ20 and K-r.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LZ20 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic LZ20 will offer you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger LZ20 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.