Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K10D

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.

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.

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.

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.