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Nikon P1000 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
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Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
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Nikon P1000 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Announced July 2018
  • Superseded the Nikon P900
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
  • Announced January 2012
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Nikon P1000 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Nikon P1000 vs Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was brought out 6 years later than the VS20 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the P1000 matches up against the VS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Pentax VS20

 P1000 VS20 
AnnouncedJuly 2018January 2012Fresher by 79 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Nikon P1000

 VS20 P1000 

Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Pentax VS20

 P1000 VS20 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon P1000 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P1000 has outside measurements of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") accompanied by a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has proportions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the P1000 compared to the VS20.

Nikon P1000 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P1000 and VS20 is 49 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P1000 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P1000 and VS20.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent P1000 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P1000 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P1000 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P1000 Portrait photography information
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
36
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P1000 Street photography info
Pentax VS20 Street photography info
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screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (1,415 grams)
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (235g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P1000 Sports photography highlights
Pentax VS20 Sports photography highlights
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incredible zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
44
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P1000 Travel photography features
Pentax VS20 Travel photography features
54
has bluetooth
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (3000mm)
low battery pack (250 shots)
more heavy than average (1,415 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (235g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P1000
Landscape photography with Pentax VS20
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
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manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P1000 Vlogging details
Pentax VS20 Vlogging details
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pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average (1,415g)
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (235 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon P1000 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P1000 and Pentax VS20
 Nikon Coolpix P1000Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix P1000 Pentax Optio VS20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-07-10 2012-01-25
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Nikon Expeed -
Sensor type BSI-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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-3000mm (125.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-8 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) 2.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1415 gr (3.12 lbs) 235 gr (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") 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 life 250 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $1,000 $106