Panasonic S1H vs Pentax VS20

Following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic S1H and Pentax VS20, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and VS20 (16MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and VS20 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1H was manufactured 7 years after the VS20 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S1H scores versus the VS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Pentax Optio VS20. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1H features physical dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has sizing of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Panasonic S1H and Pentax VS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S1H vs the VS20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1H and VS20 is 52 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1H and VS20.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S1H featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will produce more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger S1H will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.