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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Panasonic TS25
(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
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
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 TS25 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic TS25 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 TS25 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was revealed 12 months later than the VS20 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TS25 grades versus the VS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Pentax VS20

 TS25 VS20 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Panasonic TS25

 VS20 TS25 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Pentax VS20

 TS25 VS20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS25 has got physical dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has sizing of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax VS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS25 and the VS20.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and VS20 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS25 and VS20.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of photos although you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher TS25 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography information
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography information
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Street photography factors
Pentax VS20 Street photography factors
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than competition (144g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (235g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography factors
Pentax VS20 Sports photography factors
42
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Travel photography factors
Pentax VS20 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than competition (144g)
weather proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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lighter than average (235g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography highlights
42
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Vlogging information
Pentax VS20 Vlogging information
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (144g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (235g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Pentax VS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Pentax Optio VS20
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT25 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2012-01-25
Body design 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 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 grams (0.32 lbs) 235 grams (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" 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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $180 $106