Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-x
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Announced July 2012
- Successor is Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
- Revealed December 2009
Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-x Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-x, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the LZ20 (16MP) and K-x (12MP) and the LZ20 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe LZ20 was released 2 years later than the K-x and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the LZ20 grades against the K-x for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-x Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 & Pentax K-x. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LZ20 Gallery & Pentax K-x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Pentax K-x
LZ20 | K-x | |||
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Revealed | July 2012 | December 2009 | More recent by 32 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Panasonic LZ20
K-x | LZ20 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Pentax K-x
LZ20 | K-x | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor 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) while the Pentax K-x has proportions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-x in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the LZ20 against the K-x.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LZ20 and K-x is 71 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ20 and K-x.
Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LZ20 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic LZ20 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer LZ20 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-x Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | Pentax K-x | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | Pentax K-x |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2012-07-18 | 2009-12-23 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 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 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 2848 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 2cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT Screen LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | 16.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 499g (1.10 lb) | 580g (1.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") | 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 811 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 shots | 1900 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $250 | $600 |