Nikon P520 vs Pentax VS20
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Nikon P520 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 550g - 125 x 84 x 102mm
- Introduced January 2013
- Succeeded the Nikon P510
- New Model is Nikon P530
(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
Nikon P520 vs Pentax VS20 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Nikon P520 vs Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the P520 (18MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe P520 was manufactured 13 months later than the VS20 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the P520 matches up against the VS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon P520 vs Pentax VS20 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P520 & Pentax Optio VS20. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P520 Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Pentax VS20
P520 | VS20 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | January 2012 | More recent by 13 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Nikon P520
VS20 | P520 |
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Common features in the Nikon P520 and Pentax VS20
P520 | VS20 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Nikon P520 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P520 offers exterior measurements of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Look at the Nikon P520 vs Pentax VS20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the P520 versus the VS20.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P520 and VS20 is 66 and 90 respectively.
Nikon P520 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P520 and VS20.
Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon P520 to show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The fresher P520 provides an advantage in sensor tech.
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Nikon P520 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P520 | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Pentax |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P520 | Pentax Optio VS20 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-01-29 | 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 | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1000mm (41.7x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.1-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 921k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 550 grams (1.21 pounds) | 235 grams (0.52 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 84 x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") | 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 | 200 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL5 | D-LI122 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $380 | $106 |