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Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K110D

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
 
Pentax K110D front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
30
Overall
39

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K110D Key Specs

Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS25
Pentax K110D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Launched May 2006
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K110D Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K110D, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the ZS20 (14MP) and K110D (6MP) and the ZS20 (1/2.3") and K110D (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The ZS20 was released 6 years after the K110D which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ZS20 matches up against the K110D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Pentax K110D

 ZS20 K110D 
LaunchedApril 2012May 2006Newer by 73 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k210kCrisper screen (+250k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Panasonic ZS20

 K110D ZS20 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS20 and Pentax K110D

 ZS20 K110D 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K110D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS20 provides outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax K110D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K110D in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS20 vs the K110D.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K110D size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS20 and K110D is 92 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K110D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K110D Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS20 and K110D.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ZS20 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic ZS20 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ZS20 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K110D sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K110D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K110D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K110D as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
51
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS20
Street photography with Pentax K110D
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition (206 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography info
Pentax K110D Sports photography info
47
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
39
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K110D as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (206g)
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
45
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K110D as a Landscape photography camera
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
46
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging features
Pentax K110D Vlogging features
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rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
9
lack of video recording
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K110D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS20 and Pentax K110D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20Pentax K110D
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Pentax K110D
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ30 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2012-04-26 2006-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lb) 585 gr (1.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $349 $1,000