Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax VS20

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic GH5S and Pentax VS20, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and VS20 (16MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and VS20 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GH5S was revealed 6 years after the VS20 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the GH5S grades against the VS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S and Pentax Optio VS20. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GH5S Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GH5S features outer measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has specifications of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GH5S and Pentax VS20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the GH5S versus the VS20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and VS20 is 62 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5S and VS20.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GH5S with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax VS20 will give greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger GH5S is going to have an edge in sensor technology.