Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax VS20
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 4096 x 2160 video
- 24-480mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 915g - 138 x 102 x 135mm
- Revealed September 2016
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ2000
- Succeeded the Panasonic FZ1000
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- 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
- Announced January 2012
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax VS20 Overview
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax VS20, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and VS20 (16MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and VS20 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FZ2500 was announced 4 years after the VS20 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FZ2500 matches up against the VS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax VS20 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 and Pentax Optio VS20. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Pentax VS20
FZ2500 | VS20 | |||
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Announced | September 2016 | January 2012 | Newer by 57 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Panasonic FZ2500
VS20 | FZ2500 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Pentax VS20
FZ2500 | VS20 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements |
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ2500 provides exterior dimensions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") along with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) while 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).
Compare the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax VS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ2500 against the VS20.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ2500 and VS20 is 53 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ2500 and VS20.
Clearly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ2500 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FZ2500 will offer you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger FZ2500 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | Pentax Optio VS20 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FZ2000 | - |
Category | Large Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2016-09-19 | 2012-01-25 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | BSI-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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.1-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2500 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 2.80 m |
Flash options | 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | 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 | 915g (2.02 lb) | 235g (0.52 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 70 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 538 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | DMW-BLC12 | D-LI122 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $998 | $106 |