Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax VS20

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic GX9 and Pentax VS20, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and VS20 (16MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and VS20 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX9 was revealed 6 years after the VS20 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GX9 grades against the VS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Pentax Optio VS20. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GX9 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX9 has got external dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has measurements 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 Panasonic GX9 and Pentax VS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the GX9 versus the VS20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GX9 and VS20 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GX9 and VS20.

All in all, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX9 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic GX9 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern GX9 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.