Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax VS20
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
- Released January 2009
(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
- Announced January 2012
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In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and VS20 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FZ28 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the VS20 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FZ28 grades vs the VS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Pentax VS20
| FZ28 | VS20 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Panasonic FZ28
| VS20 | FZ28 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 36 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax VS20
| FZ28 | VS20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ28 has exterior dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has sizing of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax VS20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ28 against the VS20.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and VS20 is 72 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ28 and VS20.
As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax VS20 to provide more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Pentax Optio VS20 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2009-01-15 | 2012-01-25 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 10MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.4 | f/3.1-4.8 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2500s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) | 2.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) | 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, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 417g (0.92 lb) | 235g (0.52 lb) |
| Dimensions | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 27 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 17.9 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 79 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | - | D-LI122 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $599 | $106 |