Pentax VS20 vs Sony WX150

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Pentax VS20 versus Sony WX150, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VS20 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VS20 was announced within a month of the WX150 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the VS20 matches up against the WX150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio VS20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are available at Pentax VS20 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax VS20 comes with outside dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Pentax VS20 versus Sony WX150 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the VS20 vs the WX150.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VS20 and WX150 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VS20 and WX150.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX150 to provide greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively.