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Pentax K100D S vs Pentax VS20

Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42
Pentax K100D Super front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Pentax K100D S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
  • Released June 2007
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K100D
  • Updated by Pentax K200D
Pentax VS20
(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
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Pentax K100D S vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Pentax K100D S vs Pentax VS20, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the K100D S (6MP) and VS20 (16MP) and the K100D S (APS-C) and VS20 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The K100D S was revealed 5 years earlier than the VS20 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the K100D S scores versus the VS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Pentax VS20

 K100D S VS20 

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Pentax K100D S

 VS20 K100D S 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012June 2007Fresher by 55 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k210kSharper screen (+250k dot)

Common features in the Pentax K100D S and Pentax VS20

 K100D S VS20 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax K100D S has outer dimensions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has specifications of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K100D S vs Pentax VS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the K100D S against the VS20.

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the K100D S and VS20 is 65 and 90 respectively.

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the K100D S and VS20.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K100D S using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax VS20 will offer greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older K100D S is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K100D S Portrait photography highlights
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography highlights
51
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6MP)
36
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax K100D S as a Street photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (235 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K100D S Sports photography information
Pentax VS20 Sports photography information
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (6MP)
44
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K100D S as a Travel photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Travel photography camera
45
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (6MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
68
lighter than average in class (235g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax K100D S
Landscape photography with Pentax VS20
52
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6MP)
no Time Lapse function
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K100D S Vlogging info
Pentax VS20 Vlogging info
9
no video shooting
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (235 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Pentax K100D S vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K100D S and Pentax VS20
 Pentax K100D SuperPentax Optio VS20
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K100D Super Pentax Optio VS20
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2007-06-28 2012-01-25
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2008 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 3
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-560mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 210 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2500s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - 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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 646 gr (1.42 lb) 235 gr (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $520 $106