Pentax VS20 vs Sony WX10

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Pentax VS20 and Sony WX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VS20 (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VS20 was revealed 13 months later than the WX10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the VS20 matches up against the WX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio VS20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The full galleries are provided at Pentax VS20 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax VS20 provides physical 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) whilst the Sony WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Pentax VS20 and Sony WX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the VS20 vs the WX10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VS20 and WX10 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VS20 and WX10.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of images although you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher VS20 provides an edge in sensor innovation.