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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
46 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
Pentax VS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Pentax. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was released 6 months prior to the VS20 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR100 grades vs the VS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Pentax VS20

          

          

            
 EX-ZR100 VS20 
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Casio EX-ZR100

          

          

            
 VS20 EX-ZR100 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Pentax VS20

          

          

            
 EX-ZR100 VS20 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2012Similar generation
Focus manually  More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither offers Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 offers external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 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).
Look at the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax VS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the VS20.
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and VS20 is 92 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and VS20.
As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Pentax VS20 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively.

            Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Portrait photography with Pentax VS20
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 focusing manually
 no external flash support
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
36
 focusing manually
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Street photography with Pentax VS20
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (235 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography features
Pentax VS20 Sports photography features
46
 incredible zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 fast continuous shooting (40.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports tracking focus
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
44
 amazing zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax VS20 as a Travel photography camera
63
 lighter than competition in class (204g)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (300mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 MP count low (12MP)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
 lighter than competition in class (235 grams)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 very long reach (560mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography info
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography info
43
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse function
47
 focusing manually
 rather wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 no manual control
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR100
Vlogging with Pentax VS20
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 does not have mic support
30
 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (235g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Pentax VS20
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Pentax Optio VS20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-19 2012-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 3
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lbs) 235 gr (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $106