Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax VS20
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax VS20 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 and Pentax Optio VS20. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS25 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Pentax VS20
TS25 | VS20 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | January 2012 | More recent by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Panasonic TS25
VS20 | TS25 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Pentax VS20
TS25 | VS20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and VS20 is 95 and 90 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
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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 |