Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax ist DL2
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
- Introduced July 2012
- Successor is Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Introduced January 2006
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Following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax ist DL2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the LZ20 (16MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the LZ20 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe LZ20 was launched 6 years after the ist DL2 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the LZ20 scores vs the ist DL2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax ist DL2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 & Pentax ist DL2. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LZ20 Gallery & Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Pentax ist DL2
| LZ20 | ist DL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2012 |  | January 2006 | More modern by 79 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 210k | Crisper screen (+250k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Panasonic LZ20
| ist DL2 | LZ20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Pentax ist DL2
| LZ20 | ist DL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic LZ20 has exterior dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Pentax ist DL2 has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax ist DL2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the LZ20 against the ist DL2.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the LZ20 and ist DL2 is 71 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The picture below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ20 and ist DL2.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LZ20 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic LZ20 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger LZ20 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | Pentax ist DL2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | Pentax ist DL2 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
| Introduced | 2012-07-18 | 2006-01-27 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3008 x 2008 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 5 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
| Lens zoom range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 151 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 210 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Screen LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.80 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | - |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | No |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 499 gr (1.10 pounds) | 565 gr (1.25 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 65 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 639 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 photographs | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC card |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $250 | - |