Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax VS20
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
- Revealed July 2012
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ62
(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
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax VS20 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FZ60 was revealed 6 months later than the VS20 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FZ60 grades versus the VS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax VS20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 & Pentax Optio VS20. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Pentax VS20
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Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Panasonic FZ60
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax VS20
FZ60 | VS20 | |||
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Released | July 2012 | January 2012 | Same age | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ60 has got outer dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has sizing of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax VS20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ60 vs the VS20.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FZ60 and VS20 is 68 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ60 and VS20.
Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you really should factor the age of the cameras into account.
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Pentax Optio VS20 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FZ62 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-07-18 | 2012-01-25 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.1-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT Screen LCD Display | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 202k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 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 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 493 grams (1.09 lb) | 235 grams (0.52 lb) |
Dimensions | 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 450 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | D-LI122 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $350 | $106 |