Pentax 645D vs Pentax VS20
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Pentax 645D vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 40MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- No Video
- Pentax 645AF2 Mount
- 1480g - 156 x 117 x 119mm
- Introduced March 2010
- Refreshed by Pentax 645Z
(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
Pentax 645D vs Pentax VS20 Overview
The following is a in depth overview of the Pentax 645D vs Pentax VS20, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the 645D (40MP) and VS20 (16MP) and the 645D (Medium format) and VS20 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 645D was manufactured 22 months before the VS20 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 645D scores against the VS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax 645D vs Pentax VS20 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax 645D & Pentax Optio VS20. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax 645D Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Pentax VS20
645D | VS20 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Pentax 645D
VS20 | 645D | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | March 2010 | Newer by 22 months |
Common features in the Pentax 645D and Pentax VS20
645D | VS20 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Pentax 645D vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax 645D provides outside dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") and a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has measurements 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 Pentax 645D vs Pentax VS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the 645D vs the VS20.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 645D and VS20 is 50 and 90 respectively.
Pentax 645D vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 645D and VS20.
As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 645D because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax 645D will produce more detail due to its extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 645D will be behind in sensor tech.
Pentax 645D vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax 645D vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
Pentax 645D | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax 645D | Pentax Optio VS20 |
Category | Pro DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-03-10 | 2012-01-25 |
Physical type | Large SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Prime II | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | Medium format | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 44 x 33mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 1,452.0mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 40MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 7264 x 5440 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax 645AF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.1-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 6 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.85x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/125 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1480 gr (3.26 lb) | 235 gr (0.52 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 82 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1262 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 800 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI90 | D-LI122 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 2 | Single |
Launch price | $4,000 | $106 |