Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax VS20
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Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Launched June 2013
- Earlier Model is Pentax K-5
(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
Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax VS20 Overview
Below is a extensive comparison of the Pentax K-5 II and Pentax VS20, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the K-5 II (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is pretty close but the K-5 II (APS-C) and VS20 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe K-5 II was introduced 17 months later than the VS20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the K-5 II scores vs the VS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax VS20 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-5 II & Pentax Optio VS20. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-5 II Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Pentax VS20
K-5 II | VS20 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | January 2012 | More recent by 17 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Pentax K-5 II
VS20 | K-5 II |
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Common features in the Pentax K-5 II and Pentax VS20
K-5 II | VS20 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-5 II enjoys outer measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has proportions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax K-5 II and Pentax VS20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the K-5 II compared to the VS20.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 II and VS20 is 60 and 90 respectively.
Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K-5 II and VS20.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The K-5 II has got the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF simpler. The more recent K-5 II should have an advantage in sensor technology.
Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
Pentax K-5 II | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax K-5 II | Pentax Optio VS20 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-06-04 | 2012-01-25 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Prime II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 372.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 3 |
Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.1-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Amount of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD monitor | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | 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 | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 760 gr (1.68 lbs) | 235 gr (0.52 lbs) |
Dimensions | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 82 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1235 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 980 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI90 | D-LI122 |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $830 | $106 |