Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax VS20

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic FS12 and Pentax VS20, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was introduced 3 years prior to the VS20 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FS12 grades versus the VS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Pentax Optio VS20. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS12 provides outside dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has proportions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FS12 against the VS20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and VS20 is 95 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FS12 and VS20.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax VS20 to result in extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older FS12 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.