Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax VS20
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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
(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
- Introduced January 2012
Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax VS20 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax VS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FH25 was launched 12 months prior to the VS20 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FH25 grades versus the VS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax VS20 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Pentax Optio VS20. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Pentax VS20
FH25 | VS20 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Panasonic FH25
VS20 | FH25 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 12 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Pentax VS20
FH25 | VS20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH25 comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst 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).
Analyze the Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax VS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FH25 compared to the VS20.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and VS20 is 94 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and VS20.
As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged FH25 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Pentax Optio VS20 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FS35 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine VI | - |
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Largest 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 size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Screen LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (24 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 159 gr (0.35 pounds) | 235 gr (0.52 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 57 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 life | 250 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | D-LI122 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $180 | $106 |