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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
55
Imaging
51
Features
80
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000
(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
Pentax VS20
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Pentax VS20

 FZ1000 VS20 
IntroducedJune 2014January 2012More modern by 29 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Panasonic FZ1000

 VS20 FZ1000 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 and Pentax VS20

 FZ1000 VS20 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 and VS20 is 55 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ1000
Portrait photography with Pentax VS20
70
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
36
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Street photography features
Pentax VS20 Street photography features
70
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (235g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Sports photography camera
67
amazing zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Travel photography advice
Pentax VS20 Travel photography advice
65
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (400mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition (235g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Landscape photography camera
64
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
47
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Vlogging information
Pentax VS20 Vlogging information
66
quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (235 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 and Pentax VS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000Pentax Optio VS20
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