Pentax VS20 vs Sony QX30
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Pentax VS20 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
- 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
- Revealed September 2014

Pentax VS20 vs Sony QX30 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Pentax VS20 and Sony QX30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the VS20 (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The VS20 was launched 3 years earlier than the QX30 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the VS20 grades against the QX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Pentax VS20 vs Sony QX30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio VS20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax VS20 Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.