Nikon P7000 vs Pentax VS20
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![Nikon Coolpix P7000 front Nikon Coolpix P7000 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P7000/Nikon-P7000-front.jpg)
![Pentax Optio VS20 front Pentax Optio VS20 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-VS20/Pentax-VS20-front.jpg)
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Nikon P7000 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 310g - 114 x 77 x 45mm
- Launched November 2010
- Successor is Nikon P7100
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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 P7000 vs Pentax VS20 Overview
The following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon P7000 versus Pentax VS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the P7000 (10MP) and VS20 (16MP) and the P7000 (1/1.7") and VS20 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.
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The P7000 was brought out 14 months prior to the VS20 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the P7000 matches up against the VS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Nikon P7000 vs Pentax VS20 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7000 & Pentax Optio VS20. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P7000 Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7000 over the Pentax VS20
P7000 | VS20 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Nikon P7000
VS20 | P7000 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | November 2010 | Newer by 14 months |
Common features in the Nikon P7000 and Pentax VS20
P7000 | VS20 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Nikon P7000 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon P7000 has outside dimensions of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has sizing of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check the Nikon P7000 versus Pentax VS20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the P7000 versus the VS20.
![Nikon P7000 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison Nikon P7000 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P7000-vs-Pentax-Optio-VS20-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7000 and VS20 is 85 and 90 respectively.
![Nikon P7000 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison Nikon P7000 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P7000-vs-Pentax-Optio-VS20-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon P7000 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7000 and VS20.
To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P7000 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Pentax VS20 will resolve greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged P7000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
![Nikon P7000 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison Nikon P7000 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P7000-vs-Pentax-Optio-VS20-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon P7000 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon P7000 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon P7000 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P7000-vs-Pentax-Optio-VS20-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon P7000 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7000 | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P7000 | Pentax Optio VS20 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-11-23 | 2012-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.1-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 80 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD Lite, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 310 gr (0.68 pounds) | 235 gr (0.52 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 77 x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 39 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 147 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | D-LI122 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 second delay) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $354 | $106 |