Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax VS20

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic LX100 and Pentax VS20, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the LX100 (13MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is pretty similar but the LX100 (Four Thirds) and VS20 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LX100 was manufactured 2 years later than the VS20 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the LX100 matches up against the VS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 and Pentax Optio VS20. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 provides physical dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has specifications of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LX100 and Pentax VS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the LX100 compared to the VS20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 and VS20 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 and VS20.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LX100 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Pentax VS20 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern LX100 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.