Pentax K20D vs Panasonic Lumix DC-G95

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      Specifications

      General Pentax K20D Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      BrandPentaxPanasonic
      ModelK20DLumix DC-G95
      Predecessor ModelPentax K10D Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      MSRP$1199 (w/12-60mm F3.5-5.6 lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax K20D Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions23.4 x 15.6 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels15 Megapixel21.77 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels14.6 Megapixel20.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,200200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 25,600
      Photo Pentax K20D Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      ProcessorVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution4672 x 31045184 x 3888
      Other Resolutions3872 x 2592, 3008 x 2000, 1824 x 1216
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsNormal, Fine, SuperfineFine, normal
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temperature, ManualPresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
      Focus Pentax K20D Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus
      Number of Focus Points1149
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenNatural-Bright-Matte II
      Optics Pentax K20D Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      Lens MountPentax KAF2Micro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1.5x2x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax K20D Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyLCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size2.7"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot1,240k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax K20D Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x1.48x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x0.74x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint20 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +4
      Shutter Pentax K20D Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical Run Focal PlaneElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps9.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 9 fps at 20.3 MP for up to 30 Frames (Raw) / 600 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 6 fps at 20.3 MP for up to 30 Frames (Raw) / 600 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 2 fps at 20.3 MP for up to 30 Frames (Raw) / 600 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 30 fps at 8.3 MP (JPEG)
      Flash Pentax K20D Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Rear curtain
      wireless
      Auto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-eye Reduction
      Slow Sync.
      Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off
      Flash Range13.00 m at ISO 1006.40 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemPentax P-TTL seriesTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe
      Exposure Pentax K20D Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto, Program, Manual, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Pentax K20D Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      DxO Low Light ISO639
      DxO Color Depth22.9
      DxO Dynamic Range11.1
      DxO Overall Score65
      Video Pentax K20D Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      Internal Recording ModesNoMP4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/29.97 fps [100 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 29.97/59.94 fps [20 to 28 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 29.97 fps [10 Mbps]
      AVCHD
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/59.94 fps [24 to 28 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 59.94 fps [17 to 29.98 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 2160
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160)
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limitunlimited
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Pentax K20D Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax K20D Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2
      Remote Control via wired remote or smartphone
      Environmental Pentax K20D Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32-104°F/0-40°C14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Storage TemperatureOperating Temperature: 32-104°F/0-40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 80%
      Physical Pentax K20D Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      Dimensions142 x 101 x 70 mm (5.59 x 3.98 x 2.76")130 x 94 x 77 mm (5.12 x 3.7 x 3.03")
      Weight (inc. batteries)800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)536 g (1.18 lb / 18.91 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.6 x 6.9 x 5.6"
      Package Weight2.95 lb
      Power and Storage Pentax K20D Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      Battery PackD-LI50
      Battery Life290 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Pentax K20D Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy


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