Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax VS20
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Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Announced January 2011
(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
- Announced January 2012
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Following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FP7 and Pentax VS20, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FP7 was manufactured 12 months prior to the VS20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FP7 matches up against the VS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Pentax VS20
| FP7 | VS20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Panasonic FP7
| VS20 | FP7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 12 months |
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Pentax VS20
| FP7 | VS20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP7 has got outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the FP7 and the VS20.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and VS20 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FP7 and VS20.
To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged FP7 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Pentax Optio VS20 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-25 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.1-4.8 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2500s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.90 m | 2.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | 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 (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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | 147g (0.32 pounds) | 235g (0.52 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" 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 life | 240 images | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| 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 |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $227 | $106 |
