Pentax E85 vs Pentax VS20

Lets look much closer at the Pentax E85 vs Pentax VS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the E85 (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The E85 was announced 3 years before the VS20 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E85 grades versus the VS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio E85 & Pentax Optio VS20. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax E85 Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax E85 comes with external dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax E85 vs Pentax VS20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the E85 vs the VS20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E85 and VS20 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E85 and VS20.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax VS20 to give you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E85 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.