Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax VS20

Following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FZ70 versus Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was launched 18 months after the VS20 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FZ70 scores vs the VS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 & Pentax Optio VS20. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ70 provides external dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ70 vs the VS20.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ70 and VS20 is 63 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ70 and VS20.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos though you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The newer FZ70 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.