Pentax Optio VS20

Review, Specifications, Price, Offers & Purchasing Options
  • Effective pixels

    16 megapixels

    Max resolution

    4608 x 3456

  • Screen Size

    3″

    Screen Dots

    460,000

  • Physical

    111 x 61 x 38 mm (4.37 x 2.4 x 1.5″)

  • Body Type

    Compact

    Flash

    Yes

  • Sensor type

    CCD

    Sensor size

    1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm)

  • ISO

    Auto (100-1600), 100, 200, 400,800, 1600, 3200, 6400

  • Battery

    Battery Pack

Body type

  • Body type Compact

Sensor

  • Max resolution4608 x 3456
  • Image ratio w:h1:1, 4:3, 16:9
  • Effective pixels16 megapixels
  • Sensor photo detectors17 megapixels
  • Sensor size1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm)
  • Sensor typeCCD
  • Processor

Image

  • ISOAuto (100-1600), 100, 200, 400,800, 1600, 3200, 6400
  • Boosted ISO (minimum)
  • Boosted ISO (maximum)
  • White balance presets4
  • Custom white balanceYes (1)
  • Image stabilizationSensor-shift
  • Image stabilization notes
  • CIPA image stabilization rating
  • Uncompressed formatNo
  • JPEG quality levelsBest, Better, Good

Optics & Focus

  • Autofocus
    • Contrast Detect (sensor)
    • Multi-area
    • Selective single-point
    • Tracking
    • Single
    • Live View
  • Digital zoomYes (7.2x)
  • Manual focusYes
  • Number of focus points3
  • Lens mount
  • Focal length multiplier

Screen / viewfinder

  • Articulated LCDFixed
  • Screen size3″
  • Screen dots460,000
  • Touch screenNo
  • Screen typeTFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
  • Live viewYes
  • Viewfinder typeNone
  • Viewfinder coverage
  • Viewfinder magnification
  • Viewfinder resolution

Photography features

  • Minimum shutter speed4 sec
  • Maximum shutter speed1/2500 sec
  • Maximum shutter speed (electronic)
  • Aperture priorityNo
  • Shutter priorityNo
  • Manual exposure modeNo
  • Subject / scene modesYes
  • Built-in flashYes
  • External flashNo
  • Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
  • Continuous drive1.0 fps
  • Self-timerYes (2 or 10 sec)
  • Metering modes
    • Multi
    • Center-weighted
    • Spot
  • Exposure compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
  • AE Bracketing
  • WB BracketingNo

Videography features

  • FormatMotion JPEG
  • Modes
  • MicrophoneMono
  • SpeakerMono

Storage

  • Storage typesSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal

Connectivity

  • USBUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
  • USB charging
  • HDMINo
  • Microphone port
  • Headphone port
  • WirelessEye-Fi Connected
  • Wireless notes
  • Remote controlYes (Optional O-RC1)

Physical

  • Environmentally sealedNo
  • BatteryBattery Pack
  • Battery descriptionLithium-Ion D-LI122 rechargeable battery & charger
  • Battery Life (CIPA)
  • Weight (inc. batteries)235 g (0.52 lb / 8.29 oz)
  • Dimensions111 x 61 x 38 mm (4.37 x 2.4 x 1.5″)

GPS

  • Orientation sensorYes
  • Timelapse recordingNo
  • GPSNone