Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB750
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93 Imaging
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Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB750 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
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
- Launched September 2011

Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB750 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Pentax VS20 versus Samsung WB750, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the VS20 (16MP) and WB750 (13MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The VS20 was manufactured 5 months later than the WB750 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the VS20 matches up versus the WB750 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB750 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio VS20 and Samsung WB750. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax VS20 Gallery and Samsung WB750 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Samsung WB750
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Pentax VS20
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Common features in the Pentax VS20 and Samsung WB750
VS20 | WB750 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | September 2011 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax VS20 offers outside dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB750 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax VS20 versus Samsung WB750 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the VS20 vs the WB750.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VS20 and WB750 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VS20 and WB750.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Pentax VS20 to show greater detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively.

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Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications
Pentax Optio VS20 | Samsung WB750 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax Optio VS20 | Samsung WB750 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-01-25 | 2011-09-01 |
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 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4096 x 3072 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 3 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-4.8 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 235 gr (0.52 pounds) | 193 gr (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | D-LI122 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $106 | $339 |