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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 536g - 130 x 94 x 77mm
  • Launched April 2019
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-G90
  • Replaced the Panasonic G85
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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Panasonic G95 and Pentax VS20, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G95 (20.3MP) and VS20 (16MP) and the G95 (Four Thirds) and VS20 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The G95 was introduced 7 years later than the VS20 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the G95 scores vs the VS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Pentax VS20

 G95 VS20 
RevealedApril 2019January 2012Fresher by 88 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1240k460kClearer screen (+780k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Panasonic G95

 VS20 G95 

Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Pentax VS20

 G95 VS20 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic G95 has exterior measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") along with a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) whilst 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).

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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G95 and VS20 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G95 and VS20.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G95 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic G95 will resolve greater detail using its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger G95 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G95 Portrait photography features
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography features
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20.3MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
36
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G95
Street photography with Pentax VS20
78
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (235g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G95 Sports photography features
Pentax VS20 Sports photography features
68
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
not so great battery life (290 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G95 Travel photography highlights
Pentax VS20 Travel photography highlights
73
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (290 shots)
68
lighter than competition (235g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G95 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography highlights
76
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
not so great battery life (290 CIPA)
47
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G95
Vlogging with Pentax VS20
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic port
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (235g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G95 and Pentax VS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 Pentax Optio VS20
Alternate name Lumix DMC-G90 -
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2019-04-05 2012-01-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 3
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-560mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-4.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,240k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
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 9.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (at ISO 100) 2.80 m
Flash settings 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 536 gr (1.18 lb) 235 gr (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 290 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $998 $106