Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax VS20

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic LZ40 versus Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and VS20 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The LZ40 was brought out 24 months after the VS20 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the LZ40 matches up vs the VS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 and Pentax Optio VS20. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LZ40 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ40 has outer dimensions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the LZ40 vs the VS20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the LZ40 and VS20 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ40 and VS20.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic LZ40 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The newer LZ40 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.