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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Introduced April 2012
Pentax VS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
  • 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released January 2012
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was released 3 months later than the VS20 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FZ150 matches up against the VS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Pentax VS20

 FZ150 VS20 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Panasonic FZ150

 VS20 FZ150 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax VS20

 FZ150 VS20 
ReleasedApril 2012January 2012Same age
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ150 has outer dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has specifications of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax VS20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ150 vs the VS20.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and VS20 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ150 and VS20.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax VS20 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography information
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
saves RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
36
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ150
Street photography with Pentax VS20
58
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (528g)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (235g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography factors
Pentax VS20 Sports photography factors
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (410 shots)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Travel photography camera
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good battery (410 per charge)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (528 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition in class (235 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ150
Landscape photography with Pentax VS20
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manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (410 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging advice
Pentax VS20 Vlogging advice
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fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors in class (528g)
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (235g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax VS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Pentax Optio VS20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-04-11 2012-01-25
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 528g (1.16 lbs) 235g (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 132 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $499 $106