Pentax K10D vs Pentax VS20

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Pentax K10D versus Pentax VS20, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the K10D (10MP) and VS20 (16MP) and the K10D (APS-C) and VS20 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The K10D was unveiled 6 years earlier than the VS20 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the K10D scores against the VS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K10D and Pentax Optio VS20. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K10D Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K10D features physical measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the K10D versus the VS20.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the K10D and VS20 is 59 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K10D and VS20.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K10D with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Pentax VS20 will result in greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged K10D will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.