Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax VS20

Here is a complete analysis of the Panasonic TS3 versus Pentax VS20, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was released 5 months prior to the VS20 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TS3 scores versus the VS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 & Pentax Optio VS20. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic TS3 Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS3 has exterior measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the TS3 compared to the VS20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and VS20 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TS3 and VS20.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Pentax VS20 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively.