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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Introduced January 2015
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
  • Launched January 2012
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was released 2 years later than the VS20 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SZ10 grades vs the VS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Pentax VS20

 SZ10 VS20 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2012Fresher by 36 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Panasonic SZ10

 VS20 SZ10 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax VS20

 SZ10 VS20 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ10 features physical measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has sizing of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax VS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ10 compared to the VS20.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ10 and VS20 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ10 and VS20.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern SZ10 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Street photography features
Pentax VS20 Street photography features
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (177g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (235 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography features
Pentax VS20 Sports photography features
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.4 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
44
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography info
Pentax VS20 Travel photography info
67
lighter than others (177g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competition in class (235g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography details
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography details
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax VS20 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than others (177 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (235g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax VS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Pentax Optio VS20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-06 2012-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.4fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177 grams (0.39 lb) 235 grams (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 200 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $106