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Nikon B600 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
67
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Nikon B600 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Introduced January 2019
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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Nikon B600 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Nikon B600 versus Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The B600 was unveiled 7 years later than the VS20 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the B600 scores versus the VS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Pentax VS20

 B600 VS20 
LaunchedJanuary 2019January 2012More recent by 85 months
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Nikon B600

 VS20 B600 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Pentax VS20

 B600 VS20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon B600 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon B600 offers outer measurements of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Nikon B600 versus Pentax VS20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the B600 vs the VS20.

Nikon B600 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the B600 and VS20 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the B600 and VS20.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of images although you will need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent B600 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon B600 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon B600
Portrait photography with Pentax VS20
36
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon B600 Street photography factors
Pentax VS20 Street photography factors
44
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (500 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (235g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon B600
Sports photography with Pentax VS20
46
amazing zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (280 shots)
has no phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Travel photography camera
52
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (1440mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery (280 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors in class (500g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than average in class (235 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Landscape photography camera
40
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery (280 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B600 Vlogging information
Pentax VS20 Vlogging information
27
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (500g)
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (235g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Nikon B600 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Pentax VS20
 Nikon Coolpix B600Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix B600 Pentax Optio VS20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-01-18 2012-01-25
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 2.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 500 grams (1.10 lbs) 235 grams (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 280 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI122
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $297 $106