Pentax VS20 Specifications

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Specifications

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Model Name:	Pentax Optio VS20
Prices:
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:
General
Model Number:	VS20
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$249.95
Street Price:	$105.84
Date Available:	2012-02-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	8.3 oz (235 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.4 x 2.4 x 1.5 in. (112 x 61 x 38 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	16.0
Sensor Format:	1/2.33 inch
Sensor size:	28.198mm² (6.13mm x 4.6mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	1.33 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3
Color Filter Type:
Anti Aliasing Filter:
Self-Cleaning:	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No
DxO Sensor Score:
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3), 3456 x 3456 (11.9 MP, 1:1), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.3)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	1.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1280x720 (30p/15p) 640x480 (30p/15p) 320x240 (30p/15p)
Movie File Format:	AVI (Motion JPG)
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:	No
HD Video Connection:

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a
Lens:	smc PENTAX zoom lens, 11 elements, 8 groups, 1 aspheric element
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	28 - 560mm
Focal Length (actual):	5 - 100mm
Zoom Ratio:	20.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.1 (wide) / f4.8 (tele) - ???
Integrated ND Filter:	No
Normal Focus Range:	40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	1 - 20 cm 0.4 - 7.9 in
Filter Thread:	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	7.2x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detection: 93 point AF, Spot AF, Auto Tracking AF, Macro, Super Macro, Infinity Landscape, Manual Focus
Auto Focus Assist Light?	No
Manual Focus:	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	LCD
Viewfinder Type:
Focus Peaking:	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No
Rear Display:	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	460,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating Screen:	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No
Selfie Screen:	No
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x
Top Deck Display:

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):
Minimum ISO (native):
ISO Settings:	Auto: 100-1600 (auto range adjustable), Digital SR 100-6400, Manual: 100-6400
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Manual
Shutter Speed Range:	1/2500 - 4 sec
Bulb Mode:	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Multi
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	No
Shutter Priority:	No
Full Manual Exposure:	No
Creative Exposure Modes:	Natural Skin Tone, Handheld Night Snap (5M), Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Digital Panorama (2M per frame), Landscape, Blue Sky, Sunset, Flower, Digital SR (ISO 3200-6400 5M), Kids, Pet, Portrait, Food, Fireworks, Surf & Snow, Sport, Fisheye, Sketch, Miniature Filter, Text, Frame Composite (3M)
Self Timer:	10s, 2s, Remote 3s seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Redeye, On + Redeye
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	17 feet (wide, auto ISO), 11 feet (tele, auto ISO)
Max Flash Sync:
Flash Exposure Compensation:
External Flash Connection:	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No
RAW Capture Support:	No
Uncompressed Format:
Movie File Format:	AVI (Motion JPG)
Included Memory:	16.0 MB
Included Memory Type:	Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No
NFC:	No
Bluetooth:	No
Built-In GPS:	No
Microphone Jack:	No
Headphone Jack:	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional infrared
Connections (extended):

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	1.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	6
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:
Play -> Record Time:
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	200 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary D-LI122
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary D-LI122 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	Software CD-ROM S-SW122
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Sensor-shift image stabilization, Dual shutter release/zoom buttons, 720p HD movies, Optional IR remote, Digital level. Available in Noble Black or Brilliant White.