Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax VS20

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the LZ20 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The LZ20 was unveiled 6 months after the VS20 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the LZ20 matches up against the VS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 and Pentax Optio VS20. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LZ20 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic LZ20 comes with outside dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has sizing of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax VS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the LZ20 compared to the VS20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the LZ20 and VS20 is 71 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ20 and VS20.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration.