Pentax K-1 vs Pentax VS20

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Pentax K-1 versus Pentax VS20, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and VS20 (16MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and VS20 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The K-1 was launched 4 years after the VS20 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the K-1 scores against the VS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-1 and Pentax Optio VS20. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-1 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K-1 enjoys outside measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) while 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).

Compare the Pentax K-1 versus Pentax VS20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the K-1 against the VS20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-1 and VS20 is 55 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the K-1 and VS20.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K-1 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax K-1 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 20MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern K-1 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.