Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax VS20

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic GF8 versus Pentax VS20, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the GF8 (Four Thirds) and VS20 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The GF8 was introduced 4 years later than the VS20 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the GF8 grades vs the VS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 & Pentax Optio VS20. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GF8 Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF8 offers outside dimensions 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") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the GF8 and the VS20.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GF8 and VS20 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF8 and VS20.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The GF8 uses the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The younger GF8 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.