Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax VS20
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
- Launched July 2010
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ45
(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
- Launched January 2012
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The following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FZ40 versus Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FZ40 was introduced 18 months earlier than the VS20 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FZ40 matches up against the VS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 & Pentax Optio VS20. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Pentax VS20
| FZ40 | VS20 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Panasonic FZ40
| VS20 | FZ40 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | July 2010 | Newer by 18 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Pentax VS20
| FZ40 | VS20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ40 features external dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ40 vs the VS20.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ40 and VS20 is 68 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ40 and VS20.
As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Pentax VS20 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged FZ40 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Pentax Optio VS20 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FZ45 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2010-07-21 | 2012-01-25 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine HD II | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 3 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.1-4.8 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 9.50 m | 2.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | AVCHD Lite | 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 494 grams (1.09 lbs) | 235 grams (0.52 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 model | - | D-LI122 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $420 | $106 |