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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS3
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS5
Pentax VS20
(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
  • Announced January 2012
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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax VS20, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was manufactured within a month of the VS20 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the TS4 grades versus the VS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Pentax VS20

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Panasonic TS4

		

		

			
 VS20 TS4 
Manual focus  Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Pentax VS20

		

		

			
 TS4 VS20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display  Neither provides Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS4 provides external dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax VS20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the TS4 versus the VS20.
Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS4 and VS20 is 92 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TS4 and VS20.
As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax VS20 to offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography highlights
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 manual focus not available
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
36
 focusing manually
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Panasonic TS4 Street photography factors
Pentax VS20 Street photography factors
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proof
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (235g)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography information
Pentax VS20 Sports photography information
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 good battery (310 shots)
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
 low fps (4.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
44
 amazing zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography details
Pentax VS20 Travel photography details
66
 good battery (310 shots)
 weather proof
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
 lighter than competition in class (235g)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (560mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography info
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography info
41
 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proof
 good battery (310 per charge)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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 focusing manually
 really wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 manual exposure not available
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic TS4
Vlogging with Pentax VS20
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 lack of external microphone support
30
 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (235g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Pentax VS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Pentax Optio VS20
Also called Lumix DMC-FT4 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-31 2012-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 23 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Max 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 screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.60 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 197g (0.43 pounds) 235g (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 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 life 310 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $399 $106