Panasonic S3 vs Pentax VS20
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Panasonic S3 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Launched January 2011
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- 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
- Announced January 2012
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Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic S3 and Pentax VS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the S3 (14MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S3 was released 12 months prior to the VS20 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S3 matches up against the VS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Pentax VS20
| S3 | VS20 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Panasonic S3
| VS20 | S3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 12 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic S3 and Pentax VS20
| S3 | VS20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Panasonic S3 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S3 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic S3 and Pentax VS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S3 against the VS20.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S3 and VS20 is 96 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic S3 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S3 and VS20.
Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax VS20 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older S3 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic S3 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | Pentax Optio VS20 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-25 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine IV | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.1-4.8 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.30 m | 2.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| 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 | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 117 grams (0.26 pounds) | 235 grams (0.52 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 shots | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | D-LI122 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $110 | $106 |