Nikon P600 vs Pentax VS20

Below, we are comparing the Nikon P600 versus Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the P600 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P600 was manufactured 2 years after the VS20 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the P600 scores versus the VS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P600 & Pentax Optio VS20. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P600 Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P600 enjoys external dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has proportions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the P600 versus the VS20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P600 and VS20 is 65 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P600 and VS20.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you should take the age of the products into consideration. The more recent P600 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.