Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax VS20

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS8 (14MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS8 was unveiled 6 months before the VS20 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ZS8 matches up vs the VS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 and Pentax Optio VS20. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS8 enjoys external dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has specifications of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS8 and the VS20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS8 and VS20 is 92 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS8 and VS20.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax VS20 to give more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively.