Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax Q7

The following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax Q7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS20 (14MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the ZS20 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The ZS20 was unveiled 15 months prior to the Q7 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ZS20 matches up against the Q7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 and Pentax Q7. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS20 Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS20 has outside 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 Q7 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS20 vs the Q7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS20 and Q7 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS20 and Q7.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZS20 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic ZS20 will show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged ZS20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.