Pentax Optio VS20, 16MP, 20x WW zoom, HD, 2 shutter releases

1/2,3''
Currently out of stock

Product details

The camera has a powerful 20x optical zoom, with wide-angle and super telephoto capabilities, including a macro function. Additionally, there are extra triggers with a zoom rocker for optimal handling of vertical shots.

Features include a portrait shutter release, a level for camera alignment, face detection (capable of capturing up to 32 faces), 20x optical zoom, and 24 scene programs with automatic face detection.

Key specifications

Camera type
Compact camera
Image sensor format
1/2,3''
Memory card type
SDSDHCSDXC
Item number
298074

General information

Manufacturer
Pentax
Category
Cameras
Manufacturer no.
14117
Release date
13-3-2011

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Application range

Scene mode
NightNight LandscapeNight PortraitSnowSunset

Camera properties

Camera type
Compact camera
Flash equipment
Flash integrated
White balance
AutomaticDaylightFluorescentManualTungstenumbra
Exposure type
Auto
Exposure compensation
± 2EV in 1/3 steps
Flash modes
Flash offFlash onRed-eye reduction

Sensor properties

Image resolution
1280 x 720 pixels
Image sensor type
CCD
Image sensor format
1/2,3''
Supported page ratios
16:9
Min. ISO sensitivity
80
Max. ISO Sensitivity
6400

Camera lens properties

Optical zoom
20 x

Display properties

Display size (inches)
3"
Screen technology
LCD
Resolution
460000 Pixels

Focusing

Focus type
Autofocus
Autofocus type
AutoSpot

Performance

Shutter speed
1/45500 - 4 s
Min. shutter speed
4 s
Max. Shutter speed
1/2500 s

Video

Max. Video resolution
1280 x 720 pixels
Max. video resolution standard
HD

Data storage properties

Memory card type
SDSDHCSDXC
Number of storage compartments
1

Media formats

Image file formats
DCFDPOFExchangeable Image File Format (Exif)
Video file formats
AVI

Connections

Connections
USB

Power supply

Power supply
Battery operated
Battery type
Li-ion

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
AV cableUSBUSB cable

Product dimensions

Width
180 mm
Length
34 mm
Height
60 mm
Weight
191 g

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Cameras» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • Pentax
    Not enough data
  • 1.Sony
    1 %
  • 2.Nikon
    1,1 %
  • 3.Canon
    1,2 %
  • 4.Fujifilm
    1,6 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • Pentax
    Not enough data
  • 1.AGFAPHOTO
    1 day
  • 2.Easypix
    2 days
  • 3.Kodak
    4 days
  • 4.Sony
    8 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Cameras» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 2.Goxtreme
    2,6 %
  • 3.Kodak
    3 %
  • 4.Pentax
    3,1 %
  • 5.Canon
    4 %
  • 6.Olympus
    4,3 %

Overall ratingVery good84/100
Very good84/100
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Rank 3 out of 8SFTReleaseJune 2012
  • Positive20-fach optischer Zoom
  • Positivezusätzlicher Hochkant Auslöser
  • Positivegute Bildschärfe
  • Negativeschwaches LC Display

Auch hier liegen Licht und Schatten eng beisammen, denn Bildqualität und Handhabung sind durchaus angenehm aber das schwache Display verhagelt dann doch eine bessere Benotung, sodass insgesamt eine solide und preiswerte Kompaktkamera mit einigen kleinen Macken übrig bleibt.

Very good84/100
Rank 6 out of 7Digital TestedReleaseMay 2012

Mit zwei Besonderheiten setzt sich die Pentax in puncto Ausstattung von der Konkurrenz ab. Zum einen bringt sie seitlich einen zweiten Auslöser mit sich, welcher ansonsten lediglich von Spiegelreflexkameras bekannt ist, und zum anderen besitzt die Kompaktkamera ein Gewinde für ein Stativ. Darüber hinaus liefert die Kamera zahlreiche kreative Möglichkeiten und bietet eine ordentliche Bildqualität.