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Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Launched October 2012
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LX5
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LX10
Pentax VS20
(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
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Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Panasonic LX7 and Pentax VS20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and VS20 (16MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and VS20 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The LX7 was launched 9 months after the VS20 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the LX7 scores vs the VS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Pentax VS20

 LX7 VS20 
RevealedOctober 2012January 2012More modern by 9 months
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Panasonic LX7

 VS20 LX7 

Common features in the Panasonic LX7 and Pentax VS20

 LX7 VS20 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX7 offers physical dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has proportions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the LX7 against the VS20.

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX7 and VS20 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX7 and VS20.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The LX7 due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Pentax VS20 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer LX7 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LX7
Portrait photography with Pentax VS20
45
you can focus manually
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
36
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Street photography advice
Pentax VS20 Street photography advice
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (298g)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (235g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Sports photography advice
Pentax VS20 Sports photography advice
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (330 per charge)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Travel photography features
Pentax VS20 Travel photography features
64
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competition in class (298g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than average (235 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LX7
Landscape photography with Pentax VS20
57
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (330 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
47
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LX7
Vlogging with Pentax VS20
33
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (298g)
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (235g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX7 and Pentax VS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Pentax Optio VS20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-10-15 2012-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.4-2.3 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2500s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.50 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 298 grams (0.66 lbs) 235 grams (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 147 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $400 $106