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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
Pentax VS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax VS20, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was revealed within a month of the VS20 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TS20 scores versus the VS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Pentax VS20

 TS20 VS20 

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Panasonic TS20

 VS20 TS20 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Pentax VS20

 TS20 VS20 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS20 has got exterior measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has sizing of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TS20 and the VS20.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TS20 and VS20 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS20 and VS20.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you would want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography advice
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography advice
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Street photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than others (142g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (235g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS20
Sports photography with Pentax VS20
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS20
Travel photography with Pentax VS20
70
lighter than others (142 grams)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than others in class (235g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Vlogging factors
Pentax VS20 Vlogging factors
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (142 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (235g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Pentax VS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Pentax Optio VS20
Also called Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-31 2012-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 grams (0.31 lb) 235 grams (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - 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 One One
Retail cost $179 $106