Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax VS20

Below is a extensive comparison of the Pentax K-5 II and Pentax VS20, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the K-5 II (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is pretty close but the K-5 II (APS-C) and VS20 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The K-5 II was introduced 17 months later than the VS20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the K-5 II scores vs the VS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-5 II & Pentax Optio VS20. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-5 II Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-5 II enjoys outer measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has proportions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-5 II and Pentax VS20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the K-5 II compared to the VS20.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 II and VS20 is 60 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K-5 II and VS20.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The K-5 II has got the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF simpler. The more recent K-5 II should have an advantage in sensor technology.