Pentax VS20 vs Sony NEX-5R

On this page, we will be looking at the Pentax VS20 versus Sony NEX-5R, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the VS20 (16MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is pretty similar but the VS20 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The VS20 was launched 7 months prior to the NEX-5R so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the VS20 grades versus the NEX-5R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax VS20 comes with outer 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) and the Sony NEX-5R has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check the Pentax VS20 versus Sony NEX-5R in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the VS20 versus the NEX-5R.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VS20 and NEX-5R is 90 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the VS20 and NEX-5R.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The VS20 has the tinier sensor which is going to make getting bokeh trickier. The more aged VS20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.