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Pentax K20D vs Pentax VS20

Portability
59
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Pentax K20D front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Pentax K20D vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced June 2008
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K10D
Pentax VS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
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Pentax K20D vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Pentax K20D versus Pentax VS20, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the K20D (15MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is very similar but the K20D (APS-C) and VS20 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The K20D was announced 4 years earlier than the VS20 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the K20D matches up versus the VS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Pentax VS20

 K20D VS20 

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Pentax K20D

 VS20 K20D 
IntroducedJanuary 2012June 2008More modern by 43 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax K20D and Pentax VS20

 K20D VS20 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Pentax K20D vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K20D has got physical dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K20D versus Pentax VS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the K20D vs the VS20.

Pentax K20D vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K20D and VS20 is 59 and 90 respectively.

Pentax K20D vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K20D vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K20D and VS20.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K20D using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax VS20 will offer more detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged K20D is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Pentax K20D vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Pentax K20D vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K20D vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K20D Portrait photography highlights
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography highlights
71
has manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
36
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax K20D as a Street photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
no moving screen
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (235g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K20D Sports photography details
Pentax VS20 Sports photography details
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
44
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K20D Travel photography information
Pentax VS20 Travel photography information
64
environment proofing
good MP (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition in class (235g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K20D Landscape photography features
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography features
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
47
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K20D as a Vlogging camera
Pentax VS20 as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (235 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Pentax K20D vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K20D and Pentax VS20
 Pentax K20DPentax Optio VS20
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K20D Pentax Optio VS20
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2008-06-25 2012-01-25
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4672 x 3104 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 3
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-560mm (20.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Total lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 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 800 grams (1.76 lbs) 235 grams (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 639 not tested
Other
Battery ID D-LI50 D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $700 $106