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Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2009
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
  • Released January 2012
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z450 and Pentax VS20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was announced 3 years before the VS20 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-Z450 matches up vs the VS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Pentax VS20

 EX-Z450 VS20 

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Casio EX-Z450

 VS20 EX-Z450 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2009More modern by 29 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Pentax VS20

 EX-Z450 VS20 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z450 enjoys physical dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z450 against the VS20.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and VS20 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and VS20.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax VS20 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography features
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography information
Pentax VS20 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition in class (128g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (235g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z450
Sports photography with Pentax VS20
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography advice
Pentax VS20 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than competition in class (128g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
68
lighter than others (235g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography highlights
37
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
47
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging information
Pentax VS20 Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (235g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Pentax VS20
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Pentax Optio VS20
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-18 2012-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2500s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 grams (0.28 pounds) 235 grams (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 model NP-40 D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $229 $106