Pentax VS20 vs Sony H20

Here is a detailed analysis of the Pentax VS20 versus Sony H20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the VS20 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VS20 was revealed 2 years later than the H20 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the VS20 matches up vs the H20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio VS20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax VS20 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax VS20 provides exterior dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the VS20 vs the H20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the VS20 and H20 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the VS20 and H20.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Pentax VS20 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer VS20 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.