Pentax VS20 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Here, we will be analyzing the Pentax VS20 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both created by Pentax. The image resolution of the VS20 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VS20 was announced 6 months after the WG-1 GPS and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the VS20 grades versus the WG-1 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio VS20 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Pentax VS20 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax VS20 enjoys exterior dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the VS20 vs the WG-1 GPS.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the VS20 and WG-1 GPS is 90 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VS20 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Pentax VS20 to offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively.