Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax VS20
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Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
(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
- Revealed January 2012
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On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH20 and Pentax VS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FH20 was launched 24 months prior to the VS20 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FH20 grades vs the VS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Pentax VS20
| FH20 | VS20 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Panasonic FH20
| VS20 | FH20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2012 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 24 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Pentax VS20
| FH20 | VS20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH20 has got outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FH20 and the VS20.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and VS20 is 93 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH20 and VS20.
All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax VS20 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Pentax Optio VS20 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FS30 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2012-01-25 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| 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 | 9 | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.1-4.8 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2500 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) | 2.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | 178 gr (0.39 lb) | 235 gr (0.52 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | D-LI122 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $179 | $106 |
