Pentax VS20 vs Samsung HZ30W
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Pentax VS20 vs Samsung HZ30W 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
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Additionally Known as WB600
Pentax VS20 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview
Here is a comprehensive review of the Pentax VS20 and Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Pentax and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the VS20 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The VS20 was revealed 2 years later than the HZ30W and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the VS20 scores vs the HZ30W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax VS20 vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio VS20 and Samsung HZ30W. The full galleries are provided at Pentax VS20 Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Samsung HZ30W
VS20 | HZ30W | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | January 2010 | Fresher by 25 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Pentax VS20
HZ30W | VS20 |
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Common features in the Pentax VS20 and Samsung HZ30W
VS20 | HZ30W | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Pentax VS20 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax VS20 has got outside measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check out the Pentax VS20 and Samsung HZ30W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the VS20 and the HZ30W.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VS20 and HZ30W is 90 and 91 respectively.
Pentax VS20 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VS20 and HZ30W.
Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax VS20 to offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The newer VS20 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Pentax VS20 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax VS20 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
Pentax Optio VS20 | Samsung HZ30W | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax Optio VS20 | Samsung HZ30W |
Alternate name | - | WB600 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-01-25 | 2010-01-19 |
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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 3 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-4.8 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 235g (0.52 lb) | 245g (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $106 | $280 |