Nikon L830 vs Pentax VS20

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Nikon L830 vs Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the L830 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L830 was introduced 24 months after the VS20 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the L830 scores versus the VS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L830 & Pentax Optio VS20. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L830 Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L830 enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") and a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the L830 and the VS20.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the L830 and VS20 is 71 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L830 and VS20.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos but you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer L830 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.