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Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Pentax Optio VS20 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs

Pentax VS20
(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
Samsung WB700
(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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Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Samsung WB700

 VS20 WB700 
RevealedJanuary 2012December 2010Newer by 14 months
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Pentax VS20

 WB700 VS20 
Display resolution614k460kClearer display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Pentax VS20 and Samsung WB700

 VS20 WB700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax VS20 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Portrait photography camera
36
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax VS20 Street photography info
Samsung WB700 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (235 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax VS20 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB700 Sports photography factors
44
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax VS20 Travel photography features
Samsung WB700 Travel photography features
68
lighter than others in class (235 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax VS20 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
38
great maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax VS20 Vlogging details
Samsung WB700 Vlogging details
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (235g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
27
great maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax VS20 and Samsung WB700
 Pentax Optio VS20Samsung WB700
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