Pentax 645Z vs Pentax VS20

Its time to take a deeper look at the Pentax 645Z versus Pentax VS20, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the 645Z (51MP) and VS20 (16MP) and the 645Z (Medium format) and VS20 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The 645Z was manufactured 2 years later than the VS20 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 645Z scores versus the VS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax 645Z & Pentax Optio VS20. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax 645Z Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax 645Z comes with outside measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") having a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs) and 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).

Take a look at the Pentax 645Z versus Pentax VS20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 645Z and the VS20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 645Z and VS20 is 49 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 645Z and VS20.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 645Z because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax 645Z will resolve extra detail due to its extra 35MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer 645Z should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.