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Casio EX-100 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Released February 2014
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
  • Launched January 2012
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Casio EX-100 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-100 vs Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and VS20 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The EX-100 was brought out 2 years later than the VS20 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-100 grades vs the VS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Pentax VS20

 EX-100 VS20 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2012Fresher by 25 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Casio EX-100

 VS20 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Pentax VS20

 EX-100 VS20 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-100 features outer dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has sizing of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-100 compared to the VS20.

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and VS20 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-100 and VS20.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-100 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax VS20 will result in greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger EX-100 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography factors
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography factors
42
you can focus manually
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
36
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-100
Street photography with Pentax VS20
70
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor (1/1.7")
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (235g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-100
Sports photography with Pentax VS20
49
great max shutter speed (1/20,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (390 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
44
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography details
Pentax VS20 Travel photography details
63
good battery life (390 shots)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition (235g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 Landscape photography info
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography info
53
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (390 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging info
Pentax VS20 Vlogging info
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (235g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Casio EX-100 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Pentax VS20
 Casio Exilim EX-100Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-100 Pentax Optio VS20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-06 2012-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Super Clear LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/20000 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.10 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format - 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 389 gr (0.86 lb) 235 gr (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 390 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $572 $106