Pentax VS20 vs Pentax XG-1

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Pentax VS20 vs Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the VS20 (16MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VS20 was revealed 3 years prior to the XG-1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the VS20 scores versus the XG-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio VS20 and Pentax XG-1. The full galleries are provided at Pentax VS20 Gallery and Pentax XG-1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax VS20 has got 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) whilst the Pentax XG-1 has sizing of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the VS20 versus the XG-1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the VS20 and XG-1 is 90 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VS20 and XG-1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged VS20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.