Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB350F
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Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB350F 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)
- 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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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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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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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio VS20 and Samsung WB350F. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax VS20 Gallery and Samsung WB350F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Samsung WB350F
| VS20 | WB350F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Pentax VS20
| WB350F | VS20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2014 | January 2012 | More 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 type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
| Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Same 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.
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.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VS20 and WB350F is 90 and 90 respectively.
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.
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Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications
| Pentax Optio VS20 | Samsung 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 |