- 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
- 16.0 megapixels
- 28.00mm - 560.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Pentax VS20 Review.
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 18.2 megapixels
- 26.00mm - 130.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Sony TX66 Review.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: | ||
Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | VS20 | TX66 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact | Ultra Compact |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $249.95 | $349.99 |
Street Price: | $105.84 | $371.92 |
Date Available: | 2012-02-15 | 2012-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
8.3 oz
(235 g)
includes batteries |
3.8 oz
(109 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
4.4 x
2.4 x
1.5 in. (112 x 61 x 38 mm) |
3.7 x
2.1 x
0.5 in. (93 x 54 x 13 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony Exmor R | |
Effective Megapixels: | 16.0 | 18.2 |
Sensor Format: | 1/2.33 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: | 28.198mm2 (6.13mm x 4.6mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.33 microns | 1.26 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | 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) |
4896 x 3672
(18.0 MP,
4:3), 4896 x 2752 (13.5 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 10480 x 4096 (42.9 MP, Other), 7512 x 1080 (8.1 MP, Other), 4912 x 1920 (9.4 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 3424 x 1920 (6.6 MP, 16:9) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3) | JPEG, MPF |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 1.0 | 10.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30p/15p)
640x480 (30p/15p) 320x240 (30p/15p) |
1920x1080 (60i(FX))
1920x1080 (60i(FH)) 1440x1080 (60i(HQ)) 1440x1080 (30p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPG) | AVCHD Ver 2.0 or MP4; with stereo audio |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
HD Video Out: | No | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
Lens: | smc PENTAX zoom lens, 11 elements, 8 groups, 1 aspheric element | Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 12 elements in 10 groups (including 6 aspheric elements) |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 560mm | 26 - 130mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 5 - 100mm | 4.7 - 23.5mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 20.00x | 5.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.1 (wide) / f4.8 (tele) - ??? | f/3.5 (W) - f/4.8 (T) |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity |
8 cm to Infinity 3.1 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
20 cm 0.4 - 7.9 in |
3 cm to Infinity 1.2 in to Infinity |
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | 7.2x | Up to 2x Clear Image, up to 4x Precision, up to 76x Smart Zoom |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: 93 point AF, Spot AF, Auto Tracking AF, Macro, Super Macro, Infinity Landscape, Manual Focus | Contrast Detection AF: Multi-point, Center-weighted, Spot, Flexible Spot; Tracking, Face Tracking |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | No |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | OLED |
Viewfinder Type: | ||
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.3 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 460,000 dots | 1,229,760 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | 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, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Manual | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2500 - 4 sec | 1/1600 - 4 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Multi | Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | No | No |
Shutter Priority: | No | No |
Full Manual Exposure: | No | 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) | Background Defocus, Scene (High Sensitivity, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Soft Skin, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDR, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Hispeed Shutter, Gourmet, Pet Mode), Picture Effect (HDR Painting, Richtone Monochrome, Miniature, Toy camera, Pop Color, Partial Color, Soft High-key, Watercolor, Illustration), 3D (3D Still Image, 3D Sweep Panorama, Sweep Multi Angle), Panorama (Intelligent Sweep Panorama) |
Self Timer: | 10s, 2s, Remote 3s seconds | 2, 10, Portrait1, Portrait2 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Redeye, On + Redeye | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Flash Off; Red-eye Reduction: On/Off/Auto |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | 17 feet (wide, auto ISO), 11 feet (tele, auto ISO) | ISO Auto: Approx. 0.08 - 3.1m (W) / Approx. 0.6 - 2.3m (T) |
Max Flash Sync: | ||
Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | MS Micro M2 / microSD / microSDHC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | No | No |
Uncompressed Format: | ||
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPG) | AVCHD Ver 2.0 or MP4; with stereo audio |
Included Memory: | 16.0 MB | 19.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: | Internal | Internal |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | No |
Remote Control Type: | Optional infrared | |
Connections (extended): | MultiType3b (AV/USB/DC IN), Mini HDMI (Type C) | |
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 | 10.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 6 | 10 |
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 | 250 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary D-LI122 | Proprietary NP-BN/NP-BN1 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary D-LI122 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-BN Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | 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. | 3.3" OLED Touchscreen, Optical Image Stabilization, Full HD Movies, Dual Record captures 13MP stills during movies, 9 Picture Effect options. Available in silver, gold, red, white, purple or pink. |