Pentax I-10 vs Pentax VS20

Here, we are reviewing the Pentax I-10 versus Pentax VS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the I-10 (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was manufactured 24 months before the VS20 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the I-10 scores against the VS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio I-10 & Pentax Optio VS20. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax I-10 Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax I-10 comes with outside measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the I-10 against the VS20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the I-10 and VS20 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the I-10 and VS20.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax VS20 to offer greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older I-10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.