Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K-r

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic ZS20 versus Pentax K-r, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS20 (14MP) and the K-r (12MP) is very close but the ZS20 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The ZS20 was introduced 14 months after the K-r making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the ZS20 grades vs the K-r with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 and Pentax K-r. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS20 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS20 offers external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-r has sizing of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS20 versus Pentax K-r in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS20 vs the K-r.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS20 and K-r is 92 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS20 and K-r.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZS20 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic ZS20 will render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger ZS20 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.