Pentax VS20 vs Pentax X-5

Its time to take a closer look at the Pentax VS20 versus Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by Pentax. The image resolution of the VS20 (16MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VS20 was launched 7 months before the X-5 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the VS20 scores against the X-5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio VS20 & Pentax X-5. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax VS20 Gallery & Pentax X-5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax VS20 enjoys external measurements 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 X-5 has dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the VS20 against the X-5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VS20 and X-5 is 90 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VS20 and X-5.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you might want to take the age of the cameras into account. The older VS20 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.