Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax VS20
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
- Announced June 2014
- Refreshed by Panasonic FZ2500
(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
- Introduced January 2012
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax VS20 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax VS20, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the FZ1000 (20MP) and VS20 (16MP) and the FZ1000 (1") and VS20 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FZ1000 was revealed 2 years after the VS20 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FZ1000 matches up against the VS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax VS20 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Pentax Optio VS20. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Pentax VS20
FZ1000 | VS20 | |||
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Introduced | June 2014 | January 2012 | More modern by 29 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Panasonic FZ1000
VS20 | FZ1000 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 and Pentax VS20
FZ1000 | VS20 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ1000 offers exterior measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") having a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax VS20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ1000 against the VS20.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 and VS20 is 55 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ1000 and VS20.
Clearly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FZ1000 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FZ1000 will give you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger FZ1000 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 | Pentax Optio VS20 |
Class | Large Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-06-12 | 2012-01-25 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-400mm (16.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.0 | f/3.1-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 831 grams (1.83 lb) | 235 grams (0.52 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 64 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 517 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | DMW-BLC12PP | D-LI122 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $800 | $106 |