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Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-r

Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
 
Pentax K-r front
Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs

Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
  • Later Model is Panasonic LZ30
Pentax K-r
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
  • Revealed March 2011
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-r Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Pentax K-r

 LZ20 K-r 
RevealedJuly 2012March 2011Fresher by 17 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Panasonic LZ20

 K-r LZ20 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Pentax K-r

 LZ20 K-r 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-r size comparison

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

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-r top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-r sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-r Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-r Portrait photography details
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Street photography information
Pentax K-r Street photography information
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (499g)
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography information
Pentax K-r Sports photography information
47
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 per charge)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
55
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
low battery power (470 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography info
Pentax K-r Travel photography info
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great battery power (380 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (525mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (499g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
47
flash built-in
low battery power (470 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography info
Pentax K-r Landscape photography info
45
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
great battery power (380 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
65
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
low battery power (470 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-r as a Vlogging camera
25
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
26
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-r Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ20 and Pentax K-r
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20Pentax K-r
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 Pentax K-r
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2012-07-18 2011-03-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.8 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Screen LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 lbs) 598 gr (1.32 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 755
Other
Battery life 380 photos 470 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $250 $1,100