Pentax K-x vs Pentax VS20

Following is a detailed assessment of the Pentax K-x versus Pentax VS20, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the K-x (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) and the K-x (APS-C) and VS20 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The K-x was introduced 3 years prior to the VS20 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the K-x grades versus the VS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-x & Pentax Optio VS20. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-x Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-x enjoys outside dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the K-x compared to the VS20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-x and VS20 is 69 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-x and VS20.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K-x having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax VS20 will resolve greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged K-x is going to be behind in sensor innovation.