Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax VS20
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Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Announced February 2015
- Earlier Model is Panasonic GF6
- Successor is Panasonic GF8
(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
- Revealed January 2012
Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax VS20 Overview
The following is a complete review of the Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax VS20, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is very well matched but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and VS20 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe GF7 was introduced 3 years after the VS20 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GF7 scores against the VS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax VS20 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 & Pentax Optio VS20. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GF7 Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Pentax VS20
GF7 | VS20 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | January 2012 | Newer by 37 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Panasonic GF7
VS20 | GF7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Pentax VS20
GF7 | VS20 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF7 provides external measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
See the Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax VS20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the GF7 compared to the VS20.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GF7 and VS20 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GF7 and VS20.
All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The GF7 has the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh simpler. The younger GF7 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Pentax Optio VS20 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2015-02-01 | 2012-01-25 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.1-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/2500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.8 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | 266 grams (0.59 pounds) | 235 grams (0.52 pounds) |
Dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 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 | 230 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | D-LI122 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $308 | $106 |