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Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS25
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
  • Launched January 2012
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic ZS20 and Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS20 (14MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS20 was launched 4 months after the VS20 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the ZS20 scores versus the VS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Pentax VS20

 ZS20 VS20 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Panasonic ZS20

 VS20 ZS20 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS20 and Pentax VS20

 ZS20 VS20 
LaunchedApril 2012January 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS20 features outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has sizing of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS20 and Pentax VS20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS20 and the VS20.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS20 and VS20 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS20 and VS20.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax VS20 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography highlights
30
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Street photography advice
Pentax VS20 Street photography advice
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (235g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography factors
Pentax VS20 Sports photography factors
47
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography details
Pentax VS20 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
offers touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (260 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competition (235g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography highlights
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery pack (260 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging details
Pentax VS20 Vlogging details
34
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (235 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS20 and Pentax VS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Pentax Optio VS20
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ30 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-04-26 2012-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2500s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 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
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 grams (0.45 pounds) 235 grams (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 260 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $349 $106