Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax K20D

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic ZS50 and Pentax K20D, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS50 (12MP) and the K20D (15MP) is very comparable but the ZS50 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The ZS50 was announced 6 years later than the K20D and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ZS50 grades against the K20D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 and Pentax K20D. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery and Pentax K20D Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS50 has physical measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Pentax K20D has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS50 and Pentax K20D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS50 versus the K20D.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS50 and K20D is 90 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS50 and K20D.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS50 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K20D will produce greater detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer ZS50 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.