Pentax VS20 vs Pentax W90

Here, we will be contrasting the Pentax VS20 and Pentax W90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the VS20 (16MP) and W90 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VS20 was revealed 24 months later than the W90 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the VS20 matches up against the W90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio VS20 and Pentax Optio W90. The full galleries are provided at Pentax VS20 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax VS20 has external measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the VS20 vs the W90.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the VS20 and W90 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VS20 and W90.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Pentax VS20 to give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent VS20 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.