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Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K10D

Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Newer Model is Panasonic LZ30
Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched December 2006
  • Successor is Pentax K20D
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K10D Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Panasonic LZ20 and Pentax K10D, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the LZ20 (16MP) and K10D (10MP) and the LZ20 (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The LZ20 was launched 5 years later than the K10D and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the LZ20 matches up vs the K10D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Pentax K10D

 LZ20 K10D 
LaunchedJuly 2012December 2006More recent by 69 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k210kClearer display (+250k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Panasonic LZ20

 K10D LZ20 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Pentax K10D

 LZ20 K10D 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LZ20 comes with physical measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Pentax K10D has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

See the Panasonic LZ20 and Pentax K10D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the LZ20 and the K10D.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the LZ20 and K10D is 71 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ20 and K10D.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LZ20 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic LZ20 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent LZ20 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K10D Portrait photography advice
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LZ20
Street photography with Pentax K10D
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image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (499g)
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography details
Pentax K10D Sports photography details
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excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery (380 shots)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Travel photography camera
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great battery (380 shots)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (499 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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weather sealing
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography details
Pentax K10D Landscape photography details
45
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
great battery (380 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
55
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging information
Pentax K10D Vlogging information
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reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition (499g)
9
no video shooting
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ20 and Pentax K10D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20Pentax K10D
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 Pentax K10D
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2012-07-18 2006-12-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 460k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 grams (1.10 lbs) 793 grams (1.75 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 522
Other
Battery life 380 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $250 $700