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Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K20D

Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
 
Pentax K20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs

Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LZ30
Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced June 2008
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K10D
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K20D Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Pentax K20D

 LZ40 K20D 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014June 2008More recent by 68 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Panasonic LZ40

 K20D LZ40 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Pentax K20D

 LZ40 K20D 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K20D size comparison

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

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K20D Portrait photography factors
40
good megapixels (20MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
71
focusing manually
MP count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LZ40
Street photography with Pentax K20D
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (524g)
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography details
Pentax K20D Sports photography details
47
excellent zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography details
Pentax K20D Travel photography details
55
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (22mm)
long zoom (924mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (524g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
64
weather proofing
MP count decent (15MP)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Landscape photography camera
44
decently wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging advice
Pentax K20D Vlogging advice
27
decently wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
includes external microphone support
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than competition in class (524 grams)
9
no video
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ40 and Pentax K20D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40Pentax K20D
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 Pentax K20D
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2014-01-06 2008-06-25
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4672 x 3104
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 22-924mm (42.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.80 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524g (1.16 lb) 800g (1.76 lb)
Dimensions 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
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 320 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $219 $700