Pentax VS20 vs Pentax Q-S1
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Pentax VS20 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
- Revealed August 2014
Pentax VS20 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Pentax VS20 versus Pentax Q-S1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the VS20 (16MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the VS20 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") use different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe VS20 was brought out 3 years earlier than the Q-S1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the VS20 matches up against the Q-S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax VS20 vs Pentax Q-S1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio VS20 & Pentax Q-S1. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax VS20 Gallery & Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Pentax Q-S1
VS20 | Q-S1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Pentax VS20
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Revealed | August 2014 | January 2012 | Fresher by 30 months |
Common features in the Pentax VS20 and Pentax Q-S1
VS20 | Q-S1 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Pentax VS20 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Pentax VS20 enjoys outside dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check out the Pentax VS20 versus Pentax Q-S1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the VS20 against the Q-S1.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VS20 and Q-S1 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Pentax VS20 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VS20 and Q-S1.
All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The VS20 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Pentax VS20 will resolve greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older VS20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Pentax VS20 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax VS20 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
Pentax Optio VS20 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax Optio VS20 | Pentax Q-S1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2012-01-25 | 2014-08-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Q Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 3 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-4.8 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 8 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
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 | 235 gr (0.52 lb) | 203 gr (0.45 lb) |
Dimensions | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
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 life | - | 250 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI122 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $106 | $250 |