Pentax VS20 vs Pentax ist DS2

Let's take a closer look at the Pentax VS20 and Pentax ist DS2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are built by Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the VS20 (16MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the VS20 (1/2.3") and ist DS2 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The VS20 was announced 6 years after the ist DS2 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the VS20 matches up against the ist DS2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio VS20 and Pentax ist DS2. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax VS20 Gallery and Pentax ist DS2 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax VS20 offers 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) and the Pentax ist DS2 has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Examine the Pentax VS20 and Pentax ist DS2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the VS20 versus the ist DS2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the VS20 and ist DS2 is 90 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VS20 and ist DS2.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The VS20 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax VS20 will deliver extra detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern VS20 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.