Nikon P1000 vs Pentax VS20

Here is a extended analysis of the Nikon P1000 vs Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was brought out 6 years later than the VS20 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the P1000 matches up against the VS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P1000 & Pentax Optio VS20. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P1000 Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P1000 has outside measurements of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") accompanied by a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the P1000 compared to the VS20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P1000 and VS20 is 49 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P1000 and VS20.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent P1000 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.