Pentax VS20 vs Sony W320

Here, we will be evaluating the Pentax VS20 vs Sony W320, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VS20 (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VS20 was unveiled 2 years later than the W320 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the VS20 grades vs the W320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio VS20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The full galleries are available at Pentax VS20 Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax VS20 features outer 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 W320 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax VS20 vs Sony W320 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the VS20 versus the W320.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VS20 and W320 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VS20 and W320.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Pentax VS20 to give greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger VS20 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.