Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K20D

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic LZ40 versus Pentax K20D, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and K20D (15MP) and the LZ40 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The LZ40 was brought out 5 years later than the K20D and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the LZ40 scores against the K20D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 & Pentax K20D. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ40 Gallery & Pentax K20D Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LZ40 features outer dimensions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Pentax K20D has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LZ40 versus Pentax K20D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the LZ40 and the K20D.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LZ40 and K20D is 67 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ40 and K20D.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The LZ40 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic LZ40 will result in greater detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer LZ40 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.