Pentax VS20 vs Sony RX1

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Pentax VS20 vs Sony RX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the VS20 (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the VS20 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.

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The VS20 was brought out 13 months prior to the RX1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the VS20 grades versus the RX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio VS20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax VS20 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax VS20 has got external 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 RX1 has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the VS20 vs the RX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VS20 and RX1 is 90 and 79 respectively.

Typically, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the VS20 and RX1.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The VS20 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX1 will give extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older VS20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.