Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB700

The following is a complete assessment of the Pentax VS20 versus Samsung WB700, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the VS20 (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VS20 was manufactured 14 months after the WB700 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the VS20 scores against the WB700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio VS20 and Samsung WB700. The entire galleries are available at Pentax VS20 Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax VS20 offers exterior dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB700 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the VS20 versus the WB700.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VS20 and WB700 is 90 and 98 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the VS20 and WB700.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax VS20 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern VS20 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.