Pentax VS20 vs Samsung HZ15W
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Pentax VS20 vs Samsung HZ15W 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 - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Launched February 2009
- Also referred to as WB550
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Let's take a closer look at the Pentax VS20 and Samsung HZ15W, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the VS20 (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe VS20 was announced 2 years after the HZ15W which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the VS20 grades versus the HZ15W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio VS20 and Samsung HZ15W. The whole galleries are available at Pentax VS20 Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Samsung HZ15W
| VS20 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 36 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Pentax VS20
| HZ15W | VS20 |
|---|
Common features in the Pentax VS20 and Samsung HZ15W
| VS20 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Pentax VS20 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax VS20 comes with physical dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the VS20 and the HZ15W.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the VS20 and HZ15W is 90 and 90 respectively.
Pentax VS20 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VS20 and HZ15W.
Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax VS20 to offer more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher VS20 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Pentax VS20 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
| Pentax Optio VS20 | Samsung HZ15W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model | Pentax Optio VS20 | Samsung HZ15W |
| Also called as | - | WB550 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-01-25 | 2009-02-23 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 3 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-4.8 | f/3.3-5.8 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 2.80 m | 4.70 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 235 gr (0.52 pounds) | 249 gr (0.55 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | D-LI122 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $106 | $330 |