Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax VS20

Below is a extended overview of the Panasonic ZR1 versus Pentax VS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the ZR1 (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZR1 was introduced 3 years before the VS20 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ZR1 grades against the VS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 & Pentax Optio VS20. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZR1 enjoys physical measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZR1 versus Pentax VS20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the ZR1 against the VS20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZR1 and VS20 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZR1 and VS20.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Pentax VS20 to provide greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older ZR1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.