Panasonic G100 vs Pentax VS20

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic G100 and Pentax VS20, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and VS20 (16MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and VS20 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G100 was brought out 8 years later than the VS20 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the G100 grades vs the VS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 & Pentax Optio VS20. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G100 Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G100 enjoys outside measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has measurements 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the G100 compared to the VS20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and VS20 is 81 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G100 and VS20.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G100 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic G100 will show greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The newer G100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.