• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 560.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon P300 advantages over Pentax VS20

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.54 vs 1.33 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/1.8 vs f/3.1
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 240 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    921k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene

Pentax VS20 advantages over Nikon P300

  • Less expensive
    $250 vs $330 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • More telephoto lens reach
    560 mm vs 100 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 12.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus SZ-12

Nikon P300
Olympus SZ-12
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • RAW file ability
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon P300 vs Olympus SZ-12

Pentax VS20
Olympus SZ-12
  • $106
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • HDMI out

Compare Pentax VS20 vs Olympus SZ-12

Compared to Nikon P310

Nikon P300
Nikon P310
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Shoots 1080p video

Compare Nikon P300 vs Nikon P310

Pentax VS20
Nikon P310
  • $106
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • HDMI out

Compare Pentax VS20 vs Nikon P310

Compared to Olympus SZ-16

Nikon P300
Olympus SZ-16
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon P300 vs Olympus SZ-16

Pentax VS20
Olympus SZ-16
  • $106
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • HDMI out

Compare Pentax VS20 vs Olympus SZ-16

Compared to Olympus XZ-10

Nikon P300
Olympus XZ-10
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Touchscreen

Compare Nikon P300 vs Olympus XZ-10

Pentax VS20
Olympus XZ-10
  • $106
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Touchscreen

Compare Pentax VS20 vs Olympus XZ-10

Compared to Fujifilm XQ2

Nikon P300
Fujifilm XQ2
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $200
  • 2/3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Nikon P300 vs Fujifilm XQ2

Pentax VS20
Fujifilm XQ2
  • $106
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $200
  • 2/3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Pentax VS20 vs Fujifilm XQ2

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