Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K20D
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
- Released January 2014
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ60
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS35
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Revealed June 2008
- Earlier Model is Pentax K10D
Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K20D Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic ZS40 and Pentax K20D, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS40 (18MP) and the K20D (15MP) is very well matched but the ZS40 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe ZS40 was brought out 5 years later than the K20D and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ZS40 scores versus the K20D for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K20D Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 and Pentax K20D. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery and Pentax K20D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Pentax K20D
ZS40 | K20D | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | June 2008 | More recent by 68 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Panasonic ZS40
K20D | ZS40 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS40 and Pentax K20D
ZS40 | K20D | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS40 offers exterior dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Pentax K20D has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic ZS40 and Pentax K20D in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the ZS40 vs the K20D.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS40 and K20D is 90 and 59 respectively.
Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS40 and K20D.
All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ZS40 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic ZS40 will give greater detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern ZS40 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K20D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | Pentax K20D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | Pentax K20D |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ60 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2014-01-06 | 2008-06-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 15MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4672 x 3104 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD with AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 200k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 240g (0.53 pounds) | 800g (1.76 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 65 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 639 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | D-LI50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $450 | $700 |