Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax VS20

Following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FP7 and Pentax VS20, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was manufactured 12 months prior to the VS20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FP7 matches up against the VS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Pentax Optio VS20. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP7 has got outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the FP7 and the VS20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and VS20 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FP7 and VS20.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged FP7 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.