Nikon Z50 vs Pentax VS20

In this article, we will be analyzing the Nikon Z50 and Pentax VS20, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and VS20 (16MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and VS20 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z50 was announced 7 years later than the VS20 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Z50 matches up versus the VS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z50 & Pentax Optio VS20. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z50 provides outer dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Z50 versus the VS20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and VS20 is 74 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and VS20.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z50 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will show extra detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger Z50 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.