Nikon S31 vs Pentax VS20

Here, we are comparing the Nikon S31 versus Pentax VS20, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the S31 (10MP) and VS20 (16MP) and the S31 (1/2.9") and VS20 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The S31 was revealed 18 months later than the VS20 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S31 grades against the VS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S31 & Pentax Optio VS20. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S31 Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S31 offers exterior dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has specifications of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S31 versus Pentax VS20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S31 against the VS20.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S31 and VS20 is 90 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S31 and VS20.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S31 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax VS20 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger S31 will have an edge in sensor tech.