Nikon P7800 vs Pentax VS20

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon P7800 versus Pentax VS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and VS20 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The P7800 was brought out 23 months later than the VS20 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the P7800 matches up vs the VS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7800 & Pentax Optio VS20. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P7800 Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P7800 provides physical measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has sizing 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the P7800 vs the VS20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and VS20 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P7800 and VS20.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The P7800 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax VS20 will offer extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent P7800 provides an advantage in sensor technology.