Canon G15 vs Pentax VS20
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Canon G15 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
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- 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

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.

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.

Canon G15 vs Pentax VS20 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G15 & Pentax Optio VS20. The whole galleries are available at Canon G15 Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Pentax VS20
G15 | VS20 | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 8 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Canon G15
VS20 | G15 |
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Common features in the Canon G15 and Pentax VS20
G15 | VS20 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check the Canon G15 versus Pentax VS20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Canon G15 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
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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 |