Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K20D
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Released June 2008
- Superseded the Pentax K10D
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K20D Overview
Here is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic SZ3 and Pentax K20D, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SZ3 (16MP) and the K20D (15MP) is relatively similar but the SZ3 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SZ3 was unveiled 4 years later than the K20D and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SZ3 scores against the K20D for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K20D Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 and Pentax K20D. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery and Pentax K20D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Pentax K20D
SZ3 | K20D | |||
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Released | January 2013 | June 2008 | Fresher by 56 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Panasonic SZ3
K20D | SZ3 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Pentax K20D
SZ3 | K20D | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ3 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while 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).
Check out the Panasonic SZ3 and Pentax K20D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ3 against the K20D.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ3 and K20D is 96 and 59 respectively.
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ3 and K20D.
Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SZ3 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic SZ3 will offer you more detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SZ3 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K20D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Pentax K20D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Pentax K20D |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2008-06-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4672 x 3104 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.10 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126g (0.28 lb) | 800g (1.76 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 | 250 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | D-LI50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $150 | $700 |