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Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax KP

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax KP 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
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS25
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Announced January 2017
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax KP Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax KP, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the ZS20 (14MP) and KP (24MP) and the ZS20 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS20 was revealed 5 years earlier than the KP which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ZS20 matches up versus the KP when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Pentax KP

 ZS20 KP 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Panasonic ZS20

 KP ZS20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017April 2012Newer by 57 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS20 and Pentax KP

 ZS20 KP 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS20 features outer 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) while the Pentax KP has specifications of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") along with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax KP in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS20 versus the KP.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax KP size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS20 and KP is 92 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS20 and KP.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS20 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax KP will give more detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged ZS20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography details
Pentax KP Portrait photography details
30
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Street photography info
Pentax KP Street photography info
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than average (206g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
76
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
good ISO range (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography info
Pentax KP Sports photography info
47
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
quiet shutter (1/24,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
bad battery (390 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography advice
Pentax KP Travel photography advice
68
lighter than average (206 grams)
offers focus by touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
61
weather proofing
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
bad battery (390 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography advice
Pentax KP Landscape photography advice
42
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
77
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (819,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
bad battery (390 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging details
Pentax KP Vlogging details
34
rather wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (206g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
34
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS20 and Pentax KP
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20Pentax KP
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Pentax KP
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ30 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2012-04-26 2017-01-26
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 6016 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 819200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 27
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/24000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lb) 703 grams (1.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 390 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $349 $747