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Nikon S570 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Nikon S570 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released August 2009
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 S570 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon S570 and Pentax VS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S570 (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S570 was brought out 3 years prior to the VS20 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the S570 grades vs the VS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Pentax VS20

 S570 VS20 

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Nikon S570

 VS20 S570 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2009Newer by 30 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Pentax VS20

 S570 VS20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon S570 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S570 provides exterior dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while 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).

Analyze the Nikon S570 and Pentax VS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S570 vs the VS20.

Nikon S570 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S570 and VS20 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S570 and VS20.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax VS20 to render more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged S570 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon S570 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 Portrait photography factors
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography highlights
Pentax VS20 Street photography highlights
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (235 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 Sports photography details
Pentax VS20 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S570
Travel photography with Pentax VS20
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
68
lighter than competitors in class (235g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Landscape photography camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
47
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 Vlogging highlights
Pentax VS20 Vlogging highlights
25
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (235 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Nikon S570 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Pentax VS20
 Nikon Coolpix S570Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S570 Pentax Optio VS20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-04 2012-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 235 grams (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID EN-EL10 D-LI122
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $180 $106