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Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Panasonic GX7
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2012
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Pentax VS20

 GX7 VS20 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2012Fresher by 22 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Panasonic GX7

 VS20 GX7 

Common features in the Panasonic GX7 and Pentax VS20

 GX7 VS20 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GX7 and VS20 is 81 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Portrait photography features
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography features
71
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/320s)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
36
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Street photography highlights
Pentax VS20 Street photography highlights
82
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (235g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX7 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Sports photography camera
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
low battery power (350 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Travel photography information
Pentax VS20 Travel photography information
67
boasts touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
low battery power (350 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competitors in class (235g)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography highlights
73
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
low battery power (350 CIPA)
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Vlogging info
Pentax VS20 Vlogging info
34
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (235 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX7 and Pentax VS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7Pentax Optio VS20
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