Pentax VS20 vs Sony A7c

Let's take a deeper look at the Pentax VS20 and Sony A7c, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the VS20 (16MP) and A7c (24MP) and the VS20 (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The VS20 was revealed 9 years before the A7c and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the VS20 matches up against the A7c with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio VS20 and Sony Alpha A7c. The full galleries are available at Pentax VS20 Gallery and Sony A7c Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax VS20 offers exterior measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony A7c has dimensions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check the Pentax VS20 and Sony A7c in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the VS20 versus the A7c.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the VS20 and A7c is 90 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the VS20 and A7c.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The VS20 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A7c will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older VS20 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.