Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax VS20

Following is a in depth overview of the Olympus FE-4030 versus Pentax VS20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was released 24 months earlier than the VS20 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FE-4030 scores against the VS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax Optio VS20. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4030 provides outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has 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).

Contrast the Olympus FE-4030 versus Pentax VS20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-4030 compared to the VS20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and VS20 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and VS20.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Pentax VS20 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 will be behind in sensor innovation.