Pentax K100D vs Pentax VS20

Here, we are comparing the Pentax K100D vs Pentax VS20, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the K100D (6MP) and VS20 (16MP) and the K100D (APS-C) and VS20 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The K100D was manufactured 6 years before the VS20 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the K100D grades vs the VS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K100D & Pentax Optio VS20. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K100D Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax K100D enjoys external measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the K100D versus the VS20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the K100D and VS20 is 64 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the K100D and VS20.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K100D due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Pentax VS20 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged K100D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.