Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax VS20
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Panasonic FX75 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
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
- Released June 2010
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70
(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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Below is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FX75 versus Pentax VS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FX75 was released 20 months earlier than the VS20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the FX75 matches up vs the VS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 and Pentax Optio VS20. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FX75 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Pentax VS20
| FX75 | VS20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Panasonic FX75
| VS20 | FX75 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2012 |  | June 2010 | More recent by 20 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Pentax VS20
| FX75 | VS20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX75 provides exterior measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FX75 compared to the VS20.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the FX75 and VS20 is 94 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX75 and VS20.
Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Pentax VS20 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older FX75 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | Pentax Optio VS20 |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-FX70 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2010-06-01 | 2012-01-25 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine HD II | - |
| 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 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 | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.2-5.9 | f/3.1-4.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2500s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.40 m | 2.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 165 gr (0.36 lb) | 235 gr (0.52 lb) |
| Dimensions | 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $139 | $106 |
