Pentax K-3 vs Pentax VS20

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Pentax K-3 versus Pentax VS20, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the K-3 (24MP) and VS20 (16MP) and the K-3 (APS-C) and VS20 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The K-3 was brought out 2 years later than the VS20 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the K-3 scores vs the VS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-3 and Pentax Optio VS20. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-3 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-3 has got outer measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has proportions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-3 versus Pentax VS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the K-3 compared to the VS20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-3 and VS20 is 59 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K-3 and VS20.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-3 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Pentax K-3 will render more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer K-3 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.