Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax VS20
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax VS20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 and Pentax Optio VS20. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Pentax VS20
SZ10 | VS20 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | January 2012 | Fresher by 36 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Panasonic SZ10
VS20 | SZ10 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax VS20
SZ10 | VS20 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ10 and VS20 is 93 and 90 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
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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 |