Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax VS20
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Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
- Launched November 2013
- Succeeded the Panasonic GX1
- Successor is Panasonic GX8
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- 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
- Introduced January 2012
Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax VS20 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax VS20, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GX7 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the GX7 (Four Thirds) and VS20 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe GX7 was brought out 22 months later than the VS20 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the GX7 scores versus the VS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax VS20 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 and Pentax Optio VS20. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX7 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Pentax VS20
GX7 | VS20 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | January 2012 | Fresher by 22 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Panasonic GX7
VS20 | GX7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX7 and Pentax VS20
GX7 | VS20 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX7 offers physical dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst 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).
Compare the Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax VS20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the GX7 compared to the VS20.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GX7 and VS20 is 81 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX7 and VS20.
All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor sizing. The GX7 has the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The newer GX7 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 | Pentax Optio VS20 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-11-07 | 2012-01-25 |
Body design | Rangefinder-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 area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.1-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,765k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2500s |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/320s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 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 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 402 grams (0.89 pounds) | 235 grams (0.52 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 70 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 718 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | D-LI122 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $1,000 | $106 |