Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K100D S

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS20 and Pentax K100D S, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the ZS20 (14MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the ZS20 (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The ZS20 was brought out 4 years after the K100D S which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ZS20 matches up vs the K100D S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 and Pentax K100D Super. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS20 Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS20 provides outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Pentax K100D S has specifications of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS20 and Pentax K100D S in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS20 compared to the K100D S.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS20 and K100D S is 92 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS20 and K100D S.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS20 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic ZS20 will provide extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer ZS20 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.