Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax VS20

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax VS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was brought out 4 years prior to the VS20 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FX580 scores versus the VS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and Pentax Optio VS20. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FX580 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX580 comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has sizing of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax VS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FX580 against the VS20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX580 and VS20 is 95 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX580 and VS20.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Pentax VS20 to give you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older FX580 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.