Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax VS20
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Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Launched July 2009
- Successor is Olympus E-P2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
- 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
- Launched January 2012
Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax VS20 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax VS20, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the E-P1 (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) and the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and VS20 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-P1 was unveiled 3 years before the VS20 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-P1 scores vs the VS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax VS20 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Pentax Optio VS20. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Pentax VS20
E-P1 | VS20 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Olympus E-P1
VS20 | E-P1 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | July 2009 | Fresher by 30 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Pentax VS20
E-P1 | VS20 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P1 has external dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has proportions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
See the Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax VS20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-P1 versus the VS20.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-P1 and VS20 is 86 and 90 respectively.
Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P1 and VS20.
As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-P1 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax VS20 will offer greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older E-P1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P1 | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P1 | Pentax Optio VS20 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-07-29 | 2012-01-25 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.1-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 355g (0.78 pounds) | 235g (0.52 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 536 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | D-LI122 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $182 | $106 |