Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K110D

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic LZ20 and Pentax K110D, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the LZ20 (16MP) and K110D (6MP) and the LZ20 (1/2.3") and K110D (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The LZ20 was launched 6 years later than the K110D and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the LZ20 grades against the K110D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 and Pentax K110D. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LZ20 Gallery and Pentax K110D Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LZ20 offers outer dimensions 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 K110D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

See the Panasonic LZ20 and Pentax K110D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the LZ20 against the K110D.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the LZ20 and K110D is 71 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ20 and K110D.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LZ20 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Panasonic LZ20 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger LZ20 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.