Pentax VS20 vs Sony NEX-5

Below is a complete comparison of the Pentax VS20 versus Sony NEX-5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the VS20 (16MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is relatively similar but the VS20 (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The VS20 was released 20 months later than the NEX-5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the VS20 scores versus the NEX-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio VS20 and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax VS20 Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax VS20 has got external measurements 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 Sony NEX-5 has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Examine the Pentax VS20 versus Sony NEX-5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the VS20 compared to the NEX-5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VS20 and NEX-5 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VS20 and NEX-5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The VS20 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax VS20 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent VS20 should have a benefit in sensor technology.