Canon SX270 HS vs Pentax VS20

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX270 HS and Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was launched 15 months later than the VS20 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX270 HS scores vs the VS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Pentax Optio VS20. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX270 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has specifications of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX270 HS and Pentax VS20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX270 HS against the VS20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and VS20 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and VS20.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Pentax VS20 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent SX270 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.