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Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax K20D

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
 
Pentax K20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs

Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Revealed July 2012
Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed June 2008
  • Previous Model is Pentax K10D
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax K20D Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic SZ5 and Pentax K20D, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the SZ5 (14MP) and the K20D (15MP) is relatively well matched but the SZ5 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The SZ5 was manufactured 4 years after the K20D which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic SZ5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SZ5 scores versus the K20D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Pentax K20D

 SZ5 K20D 
RevealedJuly 2012June 2008Newer by 50 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Panasonic SZ5

 K20D SZ5 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic SZ5 and Pentax K20D

 SZ5 K20D 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ5 features exterior dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Pentax K20D has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic SZ5 and Pentax K20D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ5 vs the K20D.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax K20D size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ5 and K20D is 95 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ5 and K20D.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SZ5 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax K20D will give you greater detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher SZ5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Portrait photography information
Pentax K20D Portrait photography information
34
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
71
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Sports photography features
Pentax K20D Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
64
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K20D Landscape photography highlights
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K20D as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
9
lack of video recording
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax K20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ5 and Pentax K20D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5Pentax K20D
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 Pentax K20D
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2012-07-18 2008-06-25
Body design 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 surface area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4672 x 3104
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format MPEG-4 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lbs) 800 gr (1.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $195 $700