Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB700
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![Pentax Optio VS20 front Pentax Optio VS20 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-VS20/Pentax-VS20-front.jpg)
![Samsung WB700 front Samsung WB700 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-WB700/Samsung-WB700-front.jpg)
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37 Features
21 Overall
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Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
- 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
- Revealed December 2010
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Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB700 Overview
The following is a complete assessment of the Pentax VS20 versus Samsung WB700, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the VS20 (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The VS20 was manufactured 14 months after the WB700 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the VS20 scores against the WB700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB700 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio VS20 and Samsung WB700. The entire galleries are available at Pentax VS20 Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Samsung WB700
VS20 | WB700 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | December 2010 | Newer by 14 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Pentax VS20
WB700 | VS20 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax VS20 and Samsung WB700
VS20 | WB700 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax VS20 offers exterior 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 WB700 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Check out the Pentax VS20 versus Samsung WB700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the VS20 versus the WB700.
![Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-VS20-vs-Samsung-WB700-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VS20 and WB700 is 90 and 98 respectively.
![Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-VS20-vs-Samsung-WB700-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the VS20 and WB700.
To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax VS20 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern VS20 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
![Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-Optio-VS20-vs-Samsung-WB700-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-VS20-vs-Samsung-WB700-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications
Pentax Optio VS20 | Samsung WB700 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax Optio VS20 | Samsung WB700 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-01-25 | 2010-12-28 |
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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 3 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | () |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-4.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 |
Max 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) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 235 grams (0.52 lb) | - |
Dimensions | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $106 | $300 |