Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax VS20

Following is a thorough analysis of the Pentax RZ10 and Pentax VS20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the RZ10 (14MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The RZ10 was manufactured 6 months earlier than the VS20 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the RZ10 grades versus the VS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio RZ10 and Pentax Optio VS20. The entire galleries are available at Pentax RZ10 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax RZ10 has exterior dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has sizing of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the RZ10 and the VS20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RZ10 and VS20 is 92 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the RZ10 and VS20.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax VS20 to give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively.