Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax VS20

Here, we are matching up the Olympus E-M1 II and Pentax VS20, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and VS20 (16MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and VS20 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The E-M1 II was manufactured 4 years after the VS20 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-M1 II scores vs the VS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and Pentax Optio VS20. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 II provides exterior dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has proportions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M1 II and Pentax VS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-M1 II vs the VS20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 II and VS20 is 68 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 II and VS20.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 II featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 II will offer you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern E-M1 II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.