Nikon S30 vs Pentax VS20

Lets look closer at the Nikon S30 and Pentax VS20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the S30 (10MP) and VS20 (16MP) and the S30 (1/3") and VS20 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The S30 was released at a similar time to the VS20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S30 scores vs the VS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S30 and Pentax Optio VS20. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S30 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S30 offers physical measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has specifications of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Nikon S30 and Pentax VS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S30 against the VS20.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S30 and VS20 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S30 and VS20.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S30 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax VS20 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.