Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K20D
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
- Launched June 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Announced June 2008
- Previous Model is Pentax K10D
Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K20D Overview
In this write-up, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K20D, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS5 (12MP) and the K20D (15MP) is pretty similar but the ZS5 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe ZS5 was released 2 years after the K20D which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ZS5 matches up vs the K20D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K20D Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 and Pentax K20D. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery and Pentax K20D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Pentax K20D
ZS5 | K20D | |||
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Announced | June 2010 | June 2008 | Newer by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Panasonic ZS5
K20D | ZS5 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS5 and Pentax K20D
ZS5 | K20D | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS5 enjoys exterior measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax K20D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K20D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS5 versus the K20D.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ZS5 and K20D is 92 and 59 respectively.
Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS5 and K20D.
All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ZS5 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax K20D will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger ZS5 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K20D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Pentax K20D | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Pentax K20D |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ8 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2010-06-16 | 2008-06-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine HD II | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4672 x 3104 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 214 grams (0.47 lbs) | 800 grams (1.76 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 model | - | D-LI50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $300 | $700 |