Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax VS20
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Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
- Introduced August 2011
- Replaced the Olympus E-P2
- Newer Model is Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
- 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
- Announced January 2012
Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax VS20 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus E-P3 versus Pentax VS20, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the E-P3 (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) and the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and VS20 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-P3 was announced 5 months before the VS20 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-P3 matches up against the VS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax VS20 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P3 and Pentax Optio VS20. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-P3 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Pentax VS20
E-P3 | VS20 | |||
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Screen resolution | 614k | 460k | Sharper screen (+154k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Olympus E-P3
VS20 | E-P3 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-P3 and Pentax VS20
E-P3 | VS20 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | January 2012 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P3 features outer dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has sizing of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-P3 versus Pentax VS20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the E-P3 compared to the VS20.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P3 and VS20 is 86 and 90 respectively.
Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P3 and VS20.
To sum up, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-P3 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Pentax VS20 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively.
Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P3 | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P3 | Pentax Optio VS20 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-08-17 | 2012-01-25 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 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 range | - | 3cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 614k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (@ ISO 200) | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 369 grams (0.81 lbs) | 235 grams (0.52 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 51 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 536 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | D-LI122 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $0 | $106 |