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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
59 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Announced July 2015
  • Previous Model is Panasonic FZ200
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 FZ300 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ300 was released 3 years after the VS20 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FZ300 scores against the VS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Pentax VS20

		

		

			
 FZ300 VS20 
IntroducedJuly 2015January 2012More modern by 43 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Panasonic FZ300

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax VS20

		

		

			
 FZ300 VS20 
Manual focus  Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ300 offers outer dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has specifications of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax VS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ300 versus the VS20.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ300 and VS20 is 59 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ300 and VS20.
Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Pentax VS20 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The newer FZ300 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic FZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax VS20 as a Portrait photography camera
46
 you can focus manually
 offers face detection autofocus
 exports RAW files
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
36
 manual focus
 good MP (16MP)
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FZ300 Street photography factors
Pentax VS20 Street photography factors
59
 fully articulated screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 boasts focus by touch
 weather proofing
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition in class (691 grams)
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average in class (235g)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography highlights
Pentax VS20 Sports photography highlights
51
 incredible zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 good battery power (380 per charge)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
 long zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography info
Pentax VS20 Travel photography info
59
 good battery power (380 CIPA)
 weather proofing
 boasts focus by touch
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 rather wide (25mm)
 great zoom (600mm)
 more heavy than competition in class (691 grams)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
 lighter than average in class (235 grams)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 long zoom (560mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography factors
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography factors
52
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 weather proofing
 good battery power (380 per charge)
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
47
 manual focus
 decently wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging info
Pentax VS20 Vlogging info
62
 rather wide (25mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection autofocus
 high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 includes external microphone jack
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 more heavy than competition in class (691g)
30
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average in class (235g)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax VS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Pentax Optio VS20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-07-16 2012-01-25
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 49 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 691g (1.52 lb) 235g (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI122
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $598 $106