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Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36
Pentax Optio VS20 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

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
  • Announced January 2012
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the VS20 (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VS20 was introduced 23 months earlier than the WB350F making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the VS20 matches up vs the WB350F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Samsung WB350F

 VS20 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Pentax VS20

 WB350F VS20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2012More recent by 23 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax VS20 and Samsung WB350F

 VS20 WB350F 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax VS20 provides outside dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has proportions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB350F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the VS20 and the WB350F.

Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VS20 and WB350F is 90 and 90 respectively.

Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VS20 and WB350F.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of files but you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older VS20 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax VS20 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax VS20 Street photography info
Samsung WB350F Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (235g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (276g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax VS20 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
49
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax VS20 Travel photography details
Samsung WB350F Travel photography details
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lighter than competition (235 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than others (276 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax VS20 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography information
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has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
49
focusing manually
quite wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax VS20 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB350F Vlogging advice
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (235g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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quite wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (276 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax VS20 and Samsung WB350F
 Pentax Optio VS20Samsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio VS20 Samsung WB350F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-25 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 3 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-4.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 235g (0.52 pounds) 276g (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $106 $260