Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB35F

Let's look more closely at the Pentax VS20 versus Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VS20 (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VS20 was announced 23 months before the WB35F making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the VS20 matches up against the WB35F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio VS20 & Samsung WB35F. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax VS20 Gallery & Samsung WB35F Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax VS20 has outer dimensions 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 Samsung WB35F has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the VS20 versus the WB35F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the VS20 and WB35F is 90 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VS20 and WB35F.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you have to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older VS20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.