Nikon Z5 vs Pentax VS20

Following is a thorough overview of the Nikon Z5 versus Pentax VS20, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and VS20 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and VS20 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z5 was introduced 8 years after the VS20 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Z5 scores against the VS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z5 & Pentax Optio VS20. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z5 has got physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has proportions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Z5 vs the VS20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and VS20 is 62 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and VS20.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z5 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z5 will show greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer Z5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.