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Canon G15 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
86
Imaging
36
Features
58
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon G15 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Superseded the Canon G12
  • Renewed by Canon G16
Pentax VS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
  • 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon G15 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Canon G15 versus Pentax VS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and VS20 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The G15 was introduced 8 months after the VS20 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the G15 scores against the VS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Pentax VS20

 G15 VS20 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012January 2012Newer by 8 months
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Canon G15

 VS20 G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Pentax VS20

 G15 VS20 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon G15 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G15 enjoys external dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the G15 vs the VS20.

Canon G15 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and VS20 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G15 and VS20.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G15 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax VS20 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher G15 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon G15 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 Portrait photography information
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography information
48
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
36
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 Street photography factors
Pentax VS20 Street photography factors
58
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (352g)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (235 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography advice
Pentax VS20 Sports photography advice
39
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
great battery power (350 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
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incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography features
Pentax VS20 Travel photography features
61
great battery power (350 per charge)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (352g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than competitors in class (235g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography features
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography features
54
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no Timelapse recording
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 Vlogging details
Pentax VS20 Vlogging details
33
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (352 grams)
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (235g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon G15 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Pentax VS20
 Canon PowerShot G15Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot G15 Pentax Optio VS20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-09-17 2012-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT PureColor II G LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2500s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
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 352 gr (0.78 lb) 235 gr (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 165 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $499 $106