Pentax VS20 vs Sony RX10 II

In this article, we will be comparing the Pentax VS20 vs Sony RX10 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the VS20 (16MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is pretty close but the VS20 (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The VS20 was launched 4 years prior to the RX10 II and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the VS20 grades versus the RX10 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio VS20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax VS20 Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax VS20 comes with physical measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony RX10 II has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the VS20 against the RX10 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the VS20 and RX10 II is 90 and 58 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the VS20 and RX10 II.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The VS20 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX10 II will render greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older VS20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.