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Casio EX-10 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Released November 2013
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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Casio EX-10 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-10 and Pentax VS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and VS20 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The EX-10 was revealed 22 months later than the VS20 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-10 scores vs the VS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Pentax VS20

 EX-10 VS20 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2012Fresher by 22 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Casio EX-10

 VS20 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Pentax VS20

 EX-10 VS20 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-10 has outside dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-10 and Pentax VS20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-10 compared to the VS20.

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and VS20 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-10 and VS20.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-10 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Pentax VS20 will offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher EX-10 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 Portrait photography advice
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography advice
42
focusing manually
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
36
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 Street photography information
Pentax VS20 Street photography information
67
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (384 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (235 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 Sports photography advice
Pentax VS20 Sports photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (455 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography advice
Pentax VS20 Travel photography advice
65
good battery life (455 shots)
includes focus by touch
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competition in class (384g)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than competition (235g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-10
Landscape photography with Pentax VS20
58
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (455 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-10
Vlogging with Pentax VS20
33
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (384 grams)
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (235g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Casio EX-10 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Pentax VS20
 Casio Exilim EX-10Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-10 Pentax Optio VS20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-11-14 2012-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS 3 -
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 surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 3
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 250s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2500s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.90 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 384g (0.85 lb) 235g (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 455 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-130A D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $456 $106