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Nikon S6000 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Nikon S6000 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Released February 2010
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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Nikon S6000 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Nikon S6000 vs Pentax VS20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was introduced 24 months prior to the VS20 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the S6000 matches up vs the VS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Pentax VS20

 S6000 VS20 

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Nikon S6000

 VS20 S6000 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 24 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Pentax VS20

 S6000 VS20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon S6000 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6000 features physical measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S6000 against the VS20.

Nikon S6000 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S6000 and VS20 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S6000 and VS20.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax VS20 to deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged S6000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon S6000 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography info
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography info
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Street photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (235 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography advice
Pentax VS20 Sports photography advice
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography advice
Pentax VS20 Travel photography advice
65
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.7)
68
lighter than competition (235 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 Landscape photography info
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography info
37
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging details
Pentax VS20 Vlogging details
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (235g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Nikon S6000 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Pentax VS20
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S6000 Pentax Optio VS20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-03 2012-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2500s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 lbs) 235g (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 model EN-EL12 D-LI122
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $106