Nikon S5300 vs Pentax VS20

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon S5300 versus Pentax VS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was revealed 24 months later than the VS20 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S5300 matches up against the VS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S5300 and Pentax Optio VS20. The full galleries are available at Nikon S5300 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S5300 enjoys outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has sizing of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the S5300 and the VS20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5300 and VS20 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S5300 and VS20.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern S5300 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.