Panasonic G10 vs Pentax VS20

In this article, we are comparing the Panasonic G10 vs Pentax VS20, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the G10 (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) and the G10 (Four Thirds) and VS20 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The G10 was revealed 17 months earlier than the VS20 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the G10 grades vs the VS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 and Pentax Optio VS20. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G10 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic G10 has outer dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has sizing of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G10 vs Pentax VS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the G10 and the VS20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G10 and VS20 is 72 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G10 and VS20.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G10 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax VS20 will show more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older G10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.