Pentax VS20 vs Sony TF1

Let's look more closely at the Pentax VS20 versus Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the VS20 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VS20 was brought out 17 months earlier than the TF1 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the VS20 grades versus the TF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio VS20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax VS20 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax VS20 features physical dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Pentax VS20 versus Sony TF1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the VS20 vs the TF1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the VS20 and TF1 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VS20 and TF1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older VS20 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.