Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax VS20
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF6/Panasonic-GF6-front.jpg)
![Pentax Optio VS20 front Pentax Optio VS20 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-VS20/Pentax-VS20-front.jpg)
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Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
- Introduced April 2013
- Older Model is Panasonic GF5
- Refreshed by Panasonic GF7
(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
- Released January 2012
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Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax VS20 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Panasonic GF6 and Pentax VS20, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and VS20 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.
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The GF6 was manufactured 15 months later than the VS20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GF6 grades vs the VS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax VS20 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 and Pentax Optio VS20. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GF6 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Pentax VS20
GF6 | VS20 | |||
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Released | April 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 15 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Panasonic GF6
VS20 | GF6 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Pentax VS20
GF6 | VS20 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GF6 has got physical dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has specifications of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic GF6 and Pentax VS20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the GF6 against the VS20.
![Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF6-vs-Pentax-Optio-VS20-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GF6 and VS20 is 87 and 90 respectively.
![Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF6-vs-Pentax-Optio-VS20-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GF6 and VS20.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The GF6 includes the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The younger GF6 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
![Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF6-vs-Pentax-Optio-VS20-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF6-vs-Pentax-Optio-VS20-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Pentax Optio VS20 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-04-08 | 2012-01-25 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 3 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.1-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps) | 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 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 323g (0.71 lbs) | 235g (0.52 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 622 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | D-LI122 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $326 | $106 |