Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax VS20

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FP3 and Pentax VS20, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was introduced 24 months prior to the VS20 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FP3 scores versus the VS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & Pentax Optio VS20. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP3 has outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FP3 and Pentax VS20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FP3 compared to the VS20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and VS20 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The visual here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FP3 and VS20.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax VS20 to result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older FP3 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.