Pentax VS20 vs Sony H70

Following is a extended overview of the Pentax VS20 and Sony H70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VS20 (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VS20 was revealed 13 months after the H70 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the VS20 grades versus the H70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio VS20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax VS20 Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax VS20 has got outer dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Pentax VS20 and Sony H70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the VS20 against the H70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the VS20 and H70 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the VS20 and H70.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of images although you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer VS20 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.