Pentax VS20 vs Samsung WB800F

Lets look more closely at the Pentax VS20 versus Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the VS20 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VS20 was announced 11 months earlier than the WB800F so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the VS20 matches up versus the WB800F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio VS20 & Samsung WB800F. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax VS20 Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax VS20 offers exterior measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the VS20 compared to the WB800F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VS20 and WB800F is 90 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VS20 and WB800F.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of files but you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged VS20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.