Pentax VS20 vs Sony G3

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Pentax VS20 vs Sony G3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the VS20 (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VS20 was brought out 3 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the VS20 matches up against the G3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio VS20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The entire galleries are available at Pentax VS20 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax VS20 enjoys outer 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) and the Sony G3 has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax VS20 vs Sony G3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the VS20 against the G3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VS20 and G3 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the VS20 and G3.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Pentax VS20 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent VS20 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.