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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax VS20

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Older Model is Nikon Z7
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
  • Released January 2012
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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax VS20, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and VS20 (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and VS20 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The Z7 II was brought out 8 years after the VS20 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Z7 II scores against the VS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Pentax VS20

 Z7 II VS20 
ReleasedOctober 2020January 2012Newer by 107 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kClearer display (+1640k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Nikon Z7 II

 VS20 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Pentax VS20

 Z7 II VS20 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 II enjoys outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has proportions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax VS20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Z7 II vs the VS20.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and VS20 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and VS20.

All in all, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z7 II will resolve extra detail having its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Z7 II is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography factors
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography factors
88
manual focus
fantastic megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
36
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z7 II
Street photography with Pentax VS20
79
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (235g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Sports photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Sports photography camera
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
44
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Travel photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Travel photography camera
72
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
fantastic megapixels (46MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than competition in class (235 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Landscape photography camera
88
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
47
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging information
Pentax VS20 Vlogging information
36
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (235g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Pentax VS20
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPentax Optio VS20
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Pentax Optio VS20
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2020-10-14 2012-01-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 8256 x 5504 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 493 3
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Available lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.80 m
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705g (1.55 lb) 235g (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 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 420 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Two Single
Price at release $2,997 $106