User ratingsratings of product added by Productz users
Expert ratingsexperts ratings from editorial reviews
Consumer ratingsratings from the biggest online stores worldwide
| Poor | Average | Good | Excellent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Screen size | 3 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
 ISO maximum | 6400 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
 Effective pixels | 16 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
 Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px | |||
| Sensor type | CCD |
|---|---|
| Sensor size | 0.24 in |
| Sensor photo detectors | 17.0 Mpx |
| Effective pixels | 16.0 Mpx |
| Image ratio w:h |
|
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 px |
| Other resolutions |
|
| Optical zoom | 20.0 x |
|---|---|
| Digital zoom | 7.2 x |
| Minimum aperture | 3.1 |
| Maximum aperture | 3.1 |
| Focal length equiv | 28 - 560 |
| Focus adjustment | Manual |
| Autofocus | Spot Auto Focus |
| Manual focus | yes |
| Normal focus range | 15.75 in |
| Macro focus range | 1.18 in |
| Number of focus points | 3 |
| Image stabiliser | Optical |
| Folded optics | no |
| Camera shutter type | Electronic |
|---|---|
| Minimum shutter speed | 4.0 s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
| Shutter priority | no |
| Aperture priority | no |
| Manual exposure mode | no |
| Exposure compensation plus | 2 |
| Exposure compensation minus | -2 |
| Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 |
| WB Bracketing | No |
| Subject / scene modes | yes |
| Built-in flash | yes |
| Flash range | 2.8 |
| Flash modes |
|
| External flash | no |
| Continuous drive | 1.0 fps |
| Scene modes |
|
| Self-timer | yes |
| Metering modes |
|
| 3D support | no |
| Manual settings | no |
| Self-timer options |
|
| Built-in microphone | yes |
|---|---|
| Microphone type | Mono |
| Speaker type | Mono |
| Voice recording | yes |
| Weight | 6.0 oz |
|---|---|
| Width | 4.25 in |
| Height | 2.36 in |
| Depth | 1.34 in |
| Power source type | Battery |
|---|---|
| Battery life (CIPA) | 200 |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
| Rechargeable battery | yes |
| On/off switch | yes |
| Timelapse recording | no |
|---|---|
| GPS | no |
| Orientation sensor | yes |
| Energy Star certified | no |
| Frame | yes |
| Tripod mounting supported | yes |
| On Screen Display (OSD) languages |
|
| Image editing modes | Rotating |
| ISO |
|
|---|---|
| ISO Auto | yes |
| ISO minimum | 80 |
| ISO maximum | 6400 |
| Maximum image resolution | 4608 x 3456 px |
| White balance presets | 4 |
| White balance modes |
|
| Custom white balance | yes |
| Supported image file formats | JPEG |
| Photo effects |
|
| Image stabilizer | yes |
| Image stabilization type | Sensor-shift |
| Supported aspect ratios | 16:9 |
| Uncompressed format | No |
| Screen size | 3.0 in |
|---|---|
| Articulated LCD | no |
| Screen technology | LCD |
| Screen dots | 460000 |
| Touch screen | no |
| Live view | yes |
| Viewfinder | None |
| Maximum resolution | 1280 x 720 px |
|---|---|
| Video recording | no |
| Recording resolutions |
|
| HD type | HD |
| Supported video file formats | AVI |
| Camera playback | Movie |
| Body type | Compact |
|---|---|
| Colour of product |
|
| Environmentally sealed | no |
| Internal storage | 16.0 mB |
|---|---|
| Compatible memory cards |
|
| Memory slots | 1 |
| Storage types |
|
| Camera file system |
|
| HDMI | no |
|---|---|
| USB version | 2.0 |
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected |
| DC-in jack | yes |
| Remote control | yes |
| PictBridge | no |
| NFC | no |
| Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | no |
| AV output | yes |
This is another small digital camera from a name more associated with lenses rather than cameras. But they do make rather good cameras as well. This offering has a feature that I have never seen before on any camera I have reviewed.
Inexpensive travel zoom with controls for horizontal and vertical shooting
The Pentax VS20 is an innovative travel-zoom compact camera featuring a 20x image-stabilized zoom lens, 16 megapixel sensor, 3-inch LCD screen, 720p HD movies and not one but two shutter release buttons. Retailing for around £200 / $250, read our Pentax VS20 review to find out if it can take on its many travelzoom rivals...
Pentax VS20 review, find out how the VS20 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.
At just £160, the Pentax Optio VS20 boasts some impressive specs. Unfortunately, the output left a little to be desired.
Can the Pentax Optio VS20's innovative dual shutter release elevate it above a normal compact?
Can the Pentax Optio VS20's innovative dual shutter release elevate it above a normal compact?
Pentax VS20 is a 16.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 28-560 mm F3.1-4.8 lens. Read our VS20 review to find its pros and cons.
While £199 for a 20x zoom camera suggests good value, the VS20’s performance is inconsistent, while dual shutter release buttons come across as
The portrait-orientation controls are interesting but not much practical use; image quality is below par
