Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K10D
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K10D Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 and Pentax K10D. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ20 Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Pentax K10D
LZ20 | K10D | |||
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Launched | July 2012 | December 2006 | More recent by 69 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 210k | Clearer display (+250k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Panasonic LZ20
K10D | LZ20 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Pentax K10D
LZ20 | K10D | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the LZ20 and K10D is 71 and 59 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K10D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | Pentax K10D | |
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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 |