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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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 ZS10 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was introduced 12 months before the VS20 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the ZS10 matches up vs the VS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Pentax VS20

 ZS10 VS20 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Panasonic ZS10

 VS20 ZS10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax VS20

 ZS10 VS20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS10 provides outer dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has proportions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS10 versus the VS20.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS10 and VS20 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS10 and VS20.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax VS20 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged ZS10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography features
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography features
30
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS10
Street photography with Pentax VS20
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than average (219 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (235g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Sports photography camera
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography factors
Pentax VS20 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than average (219g)
offers touch focus
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than average (235g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS10
Landscape photography with Pentax VS20
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
47
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging features
Pentax VS20 Vlogging features
34
pretty wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (219 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (235 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax VS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Pentax Optio VS20
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-25 2012-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219 gr (0.48 lb) 235 gr (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 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
Card slots One One
Price at release $350 $106