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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 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
  • Launched January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR700 and Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was launched 13 months later than the VS20 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR700 grades versus the VS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Pentax VS20

 EX-ZR700 VS20 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 13 months
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 VS20 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Pentax VS20

 EX-ZR700 VS20 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR700 has got exterior measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has proportions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR700 versus the VS20.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and VS20 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR700 and VS20.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent EX-ZR700 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography info
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Street photography with Pentax VS20
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (235g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Sports photography camera
50
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery (470 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography highlights
Pentax VS20 Travel photography highlights
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good battery (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than average in class (235 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography info
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography info
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focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
good battery (470 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR700
Vlogging with Pentax VS20
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fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (235 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Pentax VS20
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Pentax Optio VS20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-29 2012-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 3
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2500s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 235 grams (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 life 470 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $370 $106