Pentax VS20 vs Sony TX10

In this article, we are comparing the Pentax VS20 and Sony TX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the VS20 (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VS20 was introduced 6 months after the TX10 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the VS20 grades vs the TX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio VS20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The whole galleries are available at Pentax VS20 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax VS20 enjoys physical measurements 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 TX10 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Pentax VS20 and Sony TX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the VS20 vs the TX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VS20 and TX10 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VS20 and TX10.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images but you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account.