Canon A2500 vs Pentax VS20

Below, we are comparing the Canon A2500 and Pentax VS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was unveiled 13 months after the VS20 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A2500 matches up vs the VS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Pentax Optio VS20. The full galleries are available at Canon A2500 Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A2500 has got outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has sizing of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A2500 and Pentax VS20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the A2500 against the VS20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and VS20 is 96 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and VS20.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of files although you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger A2500 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.