Pentax K-500 vs Pentax VS20
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Pentax K-500 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 646g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Introduced November 2013
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- 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-500 vs Pentax VS20 Overview
In this article, we will be contrasting the Pentax K-500 versus Pentax VS20, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Pentax. The resolution of the K-500 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the K-500 (APS-C) and VS20 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe K-500 was released 23 months later than the VS20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the K-500 scores against the VS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax K-500 vs Pentax VS20 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-500 & Pentax Optio VS20. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-500 Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Pentax VS20
K-500 | VS20 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | January 2012 | Fresher by 23 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Pentax K-500
VS20 | K-500 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-500 and Pentax VS20
K-500 | VS20 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Pentax K-500 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-500 has got external dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has proportions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
See the Pentax K-500 versus Pentax VS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the K-500 compared to the VS20.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the K-500 and VS20 is 64 and 90 respectively.
Pentax K-500 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-500 and VS20.
As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The K-500 includes the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The more recent K-500 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Pentax K-500 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax K-500 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
Pentax K-500 | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax K-500 | Pentax Optio VS20 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-11-27 | 2012-01-25 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | PRIME M | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 51600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
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) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.1-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Total lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/2500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 646 grams (1.42 lb) | 235 grams (0.52 lb) |
Dimensions | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 79 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1087 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 710 images | - |
Form of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | 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 | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $600 | $106 |