Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax VS20

The following is a complete review of the Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax VS20, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is very well matched but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and VS20 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The GF7 was introduced 3 years after the VS20 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GF7 scores against the VS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 & Pentax Optio VS20. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GF7 Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF7 provides external measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) while 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).

See the Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax VS20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the GF7 compared to the VS20.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GF7 and VS20 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GF7 and VS20.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The GF7 has the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh simpler. The younger GF7 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.