Pentax VS20 with Olympus SZ-10 Comparison

Pentax VS20 and Olympus SZ-10 Main Features

  • January, 2012
  • February, 2011
  • 16 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 14 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 28-560 mm (20x) F3.1-4.8 Zoom Lens
  • 28-504 mm (18x) F3.1-4.4 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 6400 ISO
  • 80 - 1600 ISO
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 1.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 111 x 61 x 38 mm, 235g.
  • 106 x 67 x 38 mm, 215g.
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Pentax VS20 Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
37
Value for money score
54
Portability score
94
Overall score
36

Olympus SZ-10 Scores


Imaging score
20
Features score
42
Value for money score
56
Portability score
95
Overall score
38

Olympus SZ-10 with Pentax Optio VS20 Overview


Let's compare Pentax Optio VS20 with Olympus SZ-10. These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Pentax VS20 was released in 2012, and Olympus SZ-10 in 2011. Optio VS20 is newer, which is a plus. SZ-10 1 years older. However 1 years, the difference is not so bad.
The sensor resolution of Optio VS20 is greater than that of SZ-10. However, the difference of 2 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (Optio VS20), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Pentax VS20, the maximum ISO is greater by 4800. Both cameras have Sensor-shift image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Pentax Optio VS20 has 1.0 fps continuous shooting. Pentax Optio VS20 has 1.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Optio VS20 SZ-10
Brand Pentax Olympus
Model Optio VS20 SZ-10
Announced January, 2012 February, 2011
Body Type Compact Compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 3 1
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 460k pixels 460k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 3 0
Number of Cross Focus Points 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/4 sec 1/4 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2500 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 1.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 2.80 7.10
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type CCD CCD
Sensor Dimensions 6.08 x 4.56 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area 27.7 mm² 28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 16 MP 14 MP
Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max Native ISO 6400 1600
Min Native ISO 100 80
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Video Formats Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 0 shots 220 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack
Battery Model D-LI122 LI-50B
Physical
Weight 235 g 215 g
Physical Dimensions 111 x 61 x 38 mm 106 x 67 x 38 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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