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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Panasonic FH6 and Pentax VS20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH6 was unveiled within a month of the VS20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FH6 grades vs the VS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Pentax VS20

 FH6 VS20 

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Panasonic FH6

 VS20 FH6 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Pentax VS20

 FH6 VS20 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH6 has got outer measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has proportions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH6 and Pentax VS20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FH6 and the VS20.

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and VS20 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH6 and VS20.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax VS20 to produce extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Street photography advice
Pentax VS20 Street photography advice
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (119g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (235 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH6
Travel photography with Pentax VS20
71
better than average battery pack (280 shots)
lighter than competition (119 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
68
lighter than average (235 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography info
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography info
41
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
47
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH6
Vlogging with Pentax VS20
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition (119 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (235 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Pentax VS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Pentax Optio VS20
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-09 2012-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 119g (0.26 lb) 235g (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 life 280 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $129 $106