Pentax VS20 vs Sony A7 III

Here, we are contrasting the Pentax VS20 and Sony A7 III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the VS20 (16MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the VS20 (1/2.3") and A7 III (Full frame) provide different sensor size.

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The VS20 was launched 7 years prior to the A7 III which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the VS20 matches up vs the A7 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio VS20 & Sony Alpha A7 III. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax VS20 Gallery & Sony A7 III Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax VS20 has outside 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) whilst the Sony A7 III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax VS20 and Sony A7 III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the VS20 vs the A7 III.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the VS20 and A7 III is 90 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VS20 and A7 III.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The VS20 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A7 III will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged VS20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.