Nikon S32 vs Pentax VS20
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Nikon S32 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
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- 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
- Released February 2014
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- 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
Photography Glossary Nikon S32 vs Pentax VS20 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon S32 vs Pentax VS20, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is very similar but the S32 (1/3") and VS20 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S32 was manufactured 2 years later than the VS20 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the S32 matches up against the VS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S32 and Pentax Optio VS20. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S32 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Pentax VS20
| S32 | VS20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2014 |  | January 2012 | More recent by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Nikon S32
| VS20 | S32 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S32 and Pentax VS20
| S32 | VS20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither provides Touch display |
Nikon S32 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S32 provides outer measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 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 Nikon S32 vs Pentax VS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S32 and the VS20.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S32 and VS20 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Nikon S32 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S32 and VS20.
To sum up, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S32 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Pentax VS20 will offer you more detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S32 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Nikon S32 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S32 | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S32 | Pentax Optio VS20 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2014-02-07 | 2012-01-25 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 17.3mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 13 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4160 x 3120 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 3 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 30-90mm (3.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.1-4.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 7.5 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.10 m | 2.80 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 175 gr (0.39 pounds) | 235 gr (0.52 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 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 | 220 photos | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL19 | D-LI122 |
| Self timer | Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $180 | $106 |