Nikon S3500 vs Pentax VS20

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon S3500 vs Pentax VS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and VS20 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was unveiled 14 months later than the VS20 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S3500 matches up against the VS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3500 and Pentax Optio VS20. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S3500 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S3500 has got outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has specifications of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S3500 vs Pentax VS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S3500 vs the VS20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3500 and VS20 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S3500 and VS20.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S3500 to give greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher S3500 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.