Pentax K-5 vs Pentax VS20
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Pentax K-5 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Announced December 2010
- Old Model is Pentax K-7
- Successor is Pentax K-5 IIs
(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
- Announced January 2012
Pentax K-5 vs Pentax VS20 Overview
Let's look closer at the Pentax K-5 and Pentax VS20, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Pentax. The image resolution of the K-5 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the K-5 (APS-C) and VS20 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe K-5 was unveiled 13 months prior to the VS20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the K-5 scores versus the VS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax K-5 vs Pentax VS20 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-5 & Pentax Optio VS20. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-5 Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Pentax VS20
K-5 | VS20 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Pentax K-5
VS20 | K-5 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | December 2010 | Fresher by 13 months |
Common features in the Pentax K-5 and Pentax VS20
K-5 | VS20 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Pentax K-5 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-5 comes with physical measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Look at the Pentax K-5 and Pentax VS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the K-5 compared to the VS20.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 and VS20 is 60 and 90 respectively.
Pentax K-5 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the K-5 and VS20.
As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The K-5 has the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF easier. The older K-5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Pentax K-5 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax K-5 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
Pentax K-5 | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax K-5 | Pentax Optio VS20 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-12-18 | 2012-01-25 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 area | 372.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 3 |
Cross focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.1-4.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Total lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 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 | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 740 gr (1.63 lb) | 235 gr (0.52 lb) |
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 | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1162 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 980 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI90 | D-LI122 |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $800 | $106 |