Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax KP

Here is a extensive review of the Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax KP, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the LZ20 (16MP) and KP (24MP) and the LZ20 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The LZ20 was brought out 5 years prior to the KP and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the LZ20 grades versus the KP when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 and Pentax KP. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LZ20 Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LZ20 enjoys outer measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Pentax KP has measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax KP in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the LZ20 against the KP.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LZ20 and KP is 71 and 61 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The visual below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ20 and KP.

All in all, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LZ20 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax KP will give you extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older LZ20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.