Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax VS20

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax VS20, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the GH5 (20MP) and VS20 (16MP) and the GH5 (Four Thirds) and VS20 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The GH5 was released 5 years later than the VS20 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the GH5 grades vs the VS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 and Pentax Optio VS20. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GH5 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH5 provides exterior measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax VS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the GH5 and the VS20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH5 and VS20 is 59 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5 and VS20.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GH5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic GH5 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent GH5 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.