Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax VS20
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Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Launched January 2010
(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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Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FP2 and Pentax VS20, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FP2 was manufactured 24 months before the VS20 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FP2 matches up vs the VS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Pentax VS20
| FP2 | VS20 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Panasonic FP2
| VS20 | FP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2012 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 24 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Pentax VS20
| FP2 | VS20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP2 has external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has sizing of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FP2 and Pentax VS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FP2 versus the VS20.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and VS20 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP2 and VS20.
As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax VS20 to offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FP2 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Pentax Optio VS20 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2012-01-25 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.1-4.8 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2500s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.90 m | 2.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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 |
| Mic 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 | 151 gr (0.33 lbs) | 235 gr (0.52 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 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 | - | D-LI122 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $80 | $106 |
