Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax K20D

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Panasonic ZR1 versus Pentax K20D, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZR1 (12MP) and the K20D (15MP) is pretty similar but the ZR1 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The ZR1 was released 14 months later than the K20D which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the ZR1 matches up vs the K20D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 and Pentax K20D. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery and Pentax K20D Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZR1 features external measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax K20D has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZR1 versus Pentax K20D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the ZR1 vs the K20D.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZR1 and K20D is 94 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZR1 and K20D.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZR1 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K20D will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger ZR1 will have an edge in sensor technology.