Pentax VS20 vs Samsung SL202
90 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Pentax VS20 vs Samsung SL202 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
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Launched February 2009
- Additionally referred to as PL50
Pentax VS20 vs Samsung SL202 Overview
In this article, we are looking at the Pentax VS20 versus Samsung SL202, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the VS20 (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe VS20 was released 2 years after the SL202 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the VS20 grades against the SL202 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax VS20 vs Samsung SL202 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio VS20 & Samsung SL202. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax VS20 Gallery & Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Samsung SL202
VS20 | SL202 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | February 2009 | More modern by 36 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Pentax VS20
SL202 | VS20 |
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Common features in the Pentax VS20 and Samsung SL202
VS20 | SL202 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Pentax VS20 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax VS20 comes with external 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 Samsung SL202 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Pentax VS20 versus Samsung SL202 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the VS20 versus the SL202.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the VS20 and SL202 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Pentax VS20 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VS20 and SL202.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax VS20 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern VS20 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Pentax VS20 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
Pentax Optio VS20 | Samsung SL202 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax Optio VS20 | Samsung SL202 |
Also called as | - | PL50 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-01-25 | 2009-02-17 |
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 | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
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) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-4.8 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 | 235 grams (0.52 pounds) | 168 grams (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $106 | $140 |