Pentax VS20 vs Sony RX100 II

Here is a extensive assessment of the Pentax VS20 vs Sony RX100 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the VS20 (16MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is relatively close but the VS20 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") have different sensor sizes.

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The VS20 was announced 17 months earlier than the RX100 II which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the VS20 matches up vs the RX100 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio VS20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax VS20 Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax VS20 features outside measurements 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 RX100 II has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Pentax VS20 vs Sony RX100 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the VS20 vs the RX100 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VS20 and RX100 II is 90 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VS20 and RX100 II.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The VS20 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 II will render more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older VS20 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.