Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax VS20
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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
- Launched January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS1
- Replacement is Panasonic TS3
(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
- Introduced January 2012
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In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax VS20, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TS2 was revealed 24 months earlier than the VS20 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TS2 grades versus the VS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 and Pentax Optio VS20. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic TS2 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Pentax VS20
| TS2 | VS20 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Panasonic TS2
| VS20 | TS2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 24 months |
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Pentax VS20
| TS2 | VS20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS2 has external dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has sizing of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TS2 and the VS20.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS2 and VS20 is 93 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The picture below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS2 and VS20.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax VS20 to show greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged TS2 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | Pentax Optio VS20 |
| Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FT2 | - |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2010-01-26 | 2012-01-25 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine HD II | - |
| 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 | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.1-4.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/2500s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.10 m | 2.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| 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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 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 | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | 188 gr (0.41 lb) | 235 gr (0.52 lb) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 model | - | D-LI122 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $350 | $106 |