Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax VS20
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Launched June 2013
- Previous 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
- Launched January 2012
Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax VS20 Overview
Here is a extended review of the Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax VS20, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the K-5 IIs (APS-C) and VS20 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe K-5 IIs was announced 17 months later than the VS20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the K-5 IIs grades versus the VS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax VS20 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-5 IIs & Pentax Optio VS20. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Pentax VS20
K-5 IIs | VS20 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | January 2012 | Fresher by 17 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Pentax K-5 IIs
VS20 | K-5 IIs |
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Common features in the Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax VS20
K-5 IIs | VS20 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax K-5 IIs comes with exterior dimensions 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 sizing of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax VS20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the K-5 IIs compared to the VS20.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 IIs and VS20 is 60 and 90 respectively.
Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the K-5 IIs and VS20.
To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The K-5 IIs features the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The fresher K-5 IIs will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
Pentax K-5 IIs | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax K-5 IIs | Pentax Optio VS20 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-06-04 | 2012-01-25 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Prime II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 3 |
Cross focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.1-4.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Number of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | 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 | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
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 score | 82 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1208 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 980 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | 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 | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $749 | $106 |