Pentax VS20 vs Sony W560

In this article, we will be analyzing the Pentax VS20 and Sony W560, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the VS20 (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VS20 was unveiled 13 months after the W560 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the VS20 scores against the W560 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio VS20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax VS20 Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax VS20 features outside 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) and the Sony W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax VS20 and Sony W560 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the VS20 against the W560.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VS20 and W560 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the VS20 and W560.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Pentax VS20 to provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer VS20 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.