Pentax VS20 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor . You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4608 x 3456 pixels with aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9. VS20 has a native ISO range of 100 - 6400 but unfortunately, Pentax VS20 doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a Compact camera with a RAW support, consider
Pentax VS20 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. Canon SX740 HS with its 21.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Pentax VS20 vs Canon SX740 HS or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.
Let's look at how the size of the Pentax VS20's 1/2.3-inch sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.
Comparison image of Pentax VS20 Sensor Size with other standard sensors
Sensor size is what determines the circle of confusion, and therefore how much
depth of field Pentax VS20 gives you at any given aperture.
You can
calculate
the exact depth of field for the Pentax VS20
at any focal length, aperture and subject distance, including the hyperfocal distance
for landscapes and how close you can get before the focus zone becomes too thin.
