Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax VS20
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Olympus E-PM1 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
- 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Introduced November 2011
- New Model is Olympus E-PM2
(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
- Introduced January 2012
Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax VS20 Overview
The following is a complete assessment of the Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax VS20, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) and the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and VS20 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-PM1 was manufactured 2 months before the VS20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the E-PM1 matches up vs the VS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax VS20 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Pentax Optio VS20. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Pentax VS20
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Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Olympus E-PM1
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Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Pentax VS20
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Introduced | November 2011 | January 2012 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PM1 provides outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax VS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PM1 and the VS20.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM1 and VS20 is 89 and 90 respectively.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM1 and VS20.
To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PM1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Pentax VS20 will offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively.
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Pentax Optio VS20 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-11-23 | 2012-01-25 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 |
Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.1-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 data 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 | 265 gr (0.58 pounds) | 235 gr (0.52 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 499 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | D-LI122 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $499 | $106 |