Panasonic G6 vs Pentax VS20

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic G6 vs Pentax VS20, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the G6 (Four Thirds) and VS20 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The G6 was unveiled 16 months later than the VS20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the G6 matches up against the VS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 and Pentax Optio VS20. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G6 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G6 comes with external measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic G6 vs Pentax VS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the G6 against the VS20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G6 and VS20 is 74 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G6 and VS20.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The G6 provides the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The fresher G6 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.