Pentax VS20 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

In this article, we will be reviewing the Pentax VS20 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the VS20 (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the VS20 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The VS20 was announced 5 months after the GR Digital IV and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the VS20 scores vs the GR Digital IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio VS20 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax VS20 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax VS20 features outer measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the VS20 compared to the GR Digital IV.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the VS20 and GR Digital IV is 90 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VS20 and GR Digital IV.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The VS20 using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Pentax VS20 will render greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively.