Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax VS20

Following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax VS20, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and VS20 (16MP) and the GX8 (Four Thirds) and VS20 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The GX8 was brought out 3 years after the VS20 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GX8 grades versus the VS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 and Pentax Optio VS20. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GX8 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX8 offers outside measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") and a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax VS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the GX8 vs the VS20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GX8 and VS20 is 74 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX8 and VS20.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX8 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GX8 will show greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer GX8 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.