Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax VS20
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Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
(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
- Launched January 2012
Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax VS20 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax VS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FX580 was brought out 4 years prior to the VS20 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FX580 scores versus the VS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax VS20 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and Pentax Optio VS20. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FX580 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Pentax VS20
FX580 | VS20 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Panasonic FX580
VS20 | FX580 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | January 2009 | Fresher by 36 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Pentax VS20
FX580 | VS20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX580 comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has sizing of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax VS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FX580 against the VS20.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX580 and VS20 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX580 and VS20.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Pentax VS20 to give you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older FX580 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Pentax Optio VS20 |
Alternative name | Lumix DMC-FX550 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-01-27 | 2012-01-25 |
Physical type | 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.1-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 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 | 167 grams (0.37 lb) | 235 grams (0.52 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $499 | $106 |