Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax VS20

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax VS20, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and VS20 (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and VS20 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The Z7 II was brought out 8 years after the VS20 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Z7 II scores against the VS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z7 Mark II & Pentax Optio VS20. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 II Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 II enjoys outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has proportions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax VS20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Z7 II vs the VS20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and VS20 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and VS20.

All in all, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z7 II will resolve extra detail having its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Z7 II is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.