Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax VS20

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and VS20 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was manufactured 6 years later than the VS20 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the ZS80 grades versus the VS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Pentax Optio VS20. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS80 enjoys exterior measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has proportions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS80 against the VS20.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and VS20 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS80 and VS20.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS80 to provide greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger ZS80 should have an edge in sensor innovation.