Pentax Optio VS20
Type
Compact
Effective pixels
16 MP
Size
1/2.33"
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Display size
3 in
Digital zoom
7.2 x
Optical zoom (Integrated lens)
20 x
Eye-Fi compatible
Yes
Range
2.8 m
White balance presets
4
HDMI
No
Battery Life (CIPA)
200
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| General | |||
| Type | Compact | ||
| Available | Yes | ||
| Release date (US) | February 2012 | ||
| Street price (US) | 249.95 $ | ||
| Released (FR) | February 2012 | ||
| Colors | White Black |
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| Sensor | |||
| Effective pixels | 16 MP | ||
| Type | CCD | ||
| Size | 1/2.33" | ||
| Area | 6.08x4.56 mm | ||
| Optics | |||
| Integrated lens | Yes | ||
| Optical zoom | 20 x | ||
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | 28-560 mm | ||
| Maximum aperture | F3.1 - F4.8 | ||
| Interchangeable lens | No | ||
| Digital zoom | 7.2 x | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 s | ||
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500 s | ||
| Display | |||
| Viewfinder | No | ||
| LiveView | Yes | ||
| Display size | 3 in | ||
| Display resolution | 460000 px | ||
| Touchscreen | No | ||
| Flip-out screen | No | ||
| Second display | No | ||
| Camera features | |||
| Metering modes | Center-weighted Multi Spot |
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| Self timer | Yes | ||
| Type | 2 seconds 10 seconds |
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| Scene modes | Yes | ||
| Other features | |||
| Orientation sensor | Yes | ||
| Proximity sensor | No | ||
| GPS | No | ||
| Timelapse | No | ||
| 3D | No | ||
| Projector | No | ||
| Waterproof | No | ||
| Environmentally sealed | No | ||
| Power | |||
| Standard | No | ||
| Rechargeable | Yes | ||
| Type | Lithium-ion | ||
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 200 | ||
| Size and weight | |||
61 in
38 in
111 in
235 oz
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| Height | 61 in | ||
| Width | 111 in | ||
| Deep | 38 in | ||
| Weight | 235 oz | ||
| Image | |||
| Max resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | ||
| Ratio | 1:1 4:3 16:9 |
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| ISO min | 100 | ||
| ISO max | 6400 | ||
| White balance presets | 4 | ||
| Custom white balance | Yes | ||
| Image stabilization | Yes | ||
| Stabilization type | Sensor | ||
| Uncompressed format | No | ||
| Focus | |||
| Autofocus | Contrast detection | ||
| Manual focus | Yes | ||
| Normal focus range (wide angle) | 40 cm | ||
| Macro focus range (wide angle) | 3 cm | ||
| Flash | |||
| Internal Flash | Yes | ||
| Modes | Auto On Off Red-eye Reduction Soft |
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| Range | 2.8 m | ||
| External flash | No | ||
| Video | |||
| Format | Motion JPEG | ||
| Sound | Mono | ||
| Maximum resolution | 1280x720 pixels | ||
| Maximum framerate at max resolution | 30 fps | ||
| High speed movie | No | ||
| Connectivity | |||
| USB | Yes | ||
| USB version | 2.0 | ||
| HDMI | No | ||
| Wi-Fi | No | ||
| Ethernet (RJ45) | No | ||
| DLNA | No | ||
| Memory card support | Yes | ||
| Type | SD SDHC SDXC |
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| Dual slot | No | ||
| Eye-Fi compatible | Yes | ||
| Remote control | Yes | ||
| Audio | No | ||
| NFC | No | ||
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