Pentax K-r vs Pentax VS20

Let's look much closer at the Pentax K-r vs Pentax VS20, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Pentax. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the K-r (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) and the K-r (APS-C) and VS20 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The K-r was introduced 10 months prior to the VS20 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the K-r matches up vs the VS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-r & Pentax Optio VS20. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-r Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-r has outer dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs) while 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).

Look at the Pentax K-r vs Pentax VS20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the K-r vs the VS20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-r and VS20 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Typically, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-r and VS20.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K-r with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Pentax VS20 will deliver more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The older K-r is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.