Pentax VS20 vs Ricoh WG-20

Below is a extensive review of the Pentax VS20 vs Ricoh WG-20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the VS20 (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VS20 was revealed 24 months prior to the WG-20 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the VS20 scores versus the WG-20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio VS20 and Ricoh WG-20. The full galleries are available at Pentax VS20 Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax VS20 has got 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) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax VS20 vs Ricoh WG-20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the VS20 against the WG-20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VS20 and WG-20 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VS20 and WG-20.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Pentax VS20 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older VS20 is going to be behind in sensor technology.