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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 August 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-ZR800 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was brought out 19 months after the VS20 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR800 grades versus the VS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Pentax VS20

 EX-ZR800 VS20 
RevealedAugust 2013January 2012Newer by 19 months
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 VS20 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Pentax VS20

 EX-ZR800 VS20 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR800 has got outer dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Pentax VS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the VS20.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and VS20 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and VS20.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern EX-ZR800 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography highlights
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Street photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (222 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (235g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography info
Pentax VS20 Sports photography info
51
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Travel photography with Pentax VS20
74
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than others (222 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition (235g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography details
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography details
55
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging details
Pentax VS20 Vlogging details
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (235 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Pentax VS20
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Pentax Optio VS20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-08-07 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
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 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focus distance 4cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2500s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 235 gr (0.52 pounds)
Physical 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 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 470 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $429 $106