Pentax VS20 vs Sony W290

Here is a complete comparison of the Pentax VS20 and Sony W290, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the VS20 (16MP) and W290 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VS20 was unveiled 2 years later than the W290 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the VS20 matches up vs the W290 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio VS20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax VS20 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax VS20 has got exterior dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony W290 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Pentax VS20 and Sony W290 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the VS20 against the W290.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VS20 and W290 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VS20 and W290.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax VS20 to provide you with more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher VS20 should have an edge in sensor technology.