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Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs

Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS25
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Previous Model is Pentax K-1
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZS20 versus Pentax K-1 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS20 (14MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the ZS20 (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) possess totally different sensor size.

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The ZS20 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the K-1 II which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ZS20 matches up vs the K-1 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Pentax K-1 II

 ZS20 K-1 II 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Panasonic ZS20

 K-1 II ZS20 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018April 2012Newer by 70 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k460kCrisper display (+577k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS20 and Pentax K-1 II

 ZS20 K-1 II 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS20 has got outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 II has measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS20 versus Pentax K-1 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS20 and the K-1 II.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS20 and K-1 II is 92 and 55 respectively.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K-1 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS20 and K-1 II.

As you can see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZS20 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-1 II will render extra detail having an extra 22MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged ZS20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-1 II Portrait photography details
30
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
86
manual focus
MP count great (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than average in class (206g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
70
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
good high ISO (819,200)
more heavy than average in class (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Sports photography camera
47
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (260 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
77
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
max fps very slow (4.4 frames per second)
bad battery pack (670 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography info
Pentax K-1 II Travel photography info
68
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
boasts focus via touch
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (260 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
53
weather sealing
MP count great (36 megapixels)
bad battery pack (670 shots)
more heavy than average in class (1,010 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-1 II Landscape photography features
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
82
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (819,200)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
bad battery pack (670 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-1 II Vlogging factors
34
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
32
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
more heavy than average in class (1,010 grams)
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS20 and Pentax K-1 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20Pentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Pentax K-1 Mark II
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ30 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2012-04-26 2018-02-22
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 6400 819200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 33
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF4
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 4.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206g (0.45 pounds) 1010g (2.23 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photographs 670 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots Single Dual
Cost at release $349 $1,737