Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K20D

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic TS20 and Pentax K20D, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the K20D (15MP) is pretty similar but the TS20 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The TS20 was introduced 3 years after the K20D which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TS20 matches up versus the K20D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 & Pentax K20D. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic TS20 Gallery & Pentax K20D Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS20 enjoys outside dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax K20D has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic TS20 and Pentax K20D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS20 and the K20D.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TS20 and K20D is 95 and 59 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS20 and K20D.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TS20 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic TS20 will deliver extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TS20 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.