Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax VS20

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax VS20, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was launched 2 years after the VS20 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TS30 grades against the VS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 and Pentax Optio VS20. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS30 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS30 has outside measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax VS20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the TS30 vs the VS20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TS30 and VS20 is 95 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS30 and VS20.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer TS30 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.