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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K20D

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Pentax K20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs

Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Launched January 2013
Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise 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 XS1 vs Pentax K20D Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K20D, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the K20D (15MP) is relatively comparable but the XS1 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The XS1 was revealed 4 years after the K20D which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the XS1 matches up vs the K20D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Pentax K20D

 XS1 K20D 
RevealedJanuary 2013June 2008Newer by 56 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Panasonic XS1

 K20D XS1 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax K20D

 XS1 K20D 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic XS1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Pentax K20D has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K20D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the XS1 against the K20D.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K20D size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XS1 and K20D is 97 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the XS1 and K20D.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The XS1 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic XS1 will show extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent XS1 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K20D Portrait photography factors
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Street photography highlights
Pentax K20D Street photography highlights
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Sports photography factors
Pentax K20D Sports photography factors
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Travel photography details
Pentax K20D Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition in class (103g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
weather proofing
MP count good (15MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic XS1
Landscape photography with Pentax K20D
39
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
screen is small (2.7 inches)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Vlogging features
Pentax K20D Vlogging features
31
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
9
no video recording
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Pentax K20D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Pentax K20D
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Pentax K20D
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-01-07 2008-06-25
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4672 x 3104
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103 gr (0.23 lb) 800 gr (1.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 639
Other
Battery life 260 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - 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
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $130 $700