Canon G16 vs Pentax VS20

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon G16 and Pentax VS20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and VS20 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The G16 was released 23 months after the VS20 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the G16 matches up against the VS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G16 and Pentax Optio VS20. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G16 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G16 has got outer measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G16 and Pentax VS20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the G16 against the VS20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and VS20 is 85 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G16 and VS20.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G16 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Pentax VS20 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent G16 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.