Panasonic G3 vs Pentax VS20

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic G3 versus Pentax VS20, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the G3 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is relatively close but the G3 (Four Thirds) and VS20 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The G3 was unveiled 6 months before the VS20 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the G3 matches up against the VS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 and Pentax Optio VS20. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G3 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic G3 comes with outside dimensions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 336 grams (0.74 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).

Contrast the Panasonic G3 versus Pentax VS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the G3 against the VS20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G3 and VS20 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G3 and VS20.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The G3 contains the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh less difficult.