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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax VS20

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Pentax VS20
(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
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was released 12 months earlier than the VS20 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the SP-610UZ matches up versus the VS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Pentax VS20

 SP-610UZ VS20 

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 VS20 SP-610UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax VS20

 SP-610UZ VS20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ has got outside measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has sizing of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax VS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-610UZ against the VS20.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and VS20 is 79 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and VS20.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax VS20 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography highlights
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography highlights
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Street photography with Pentax VS20
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (235g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography details
Pentax VS20 Sports photography details
39
amazing zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography factors
Pentax VS20 Travel photography factors
61
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (616mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competition in class (235g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Landscape photography with Pentax VS20
40
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-610UZ
Vlogging with Pentax VS20
26
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (235g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax VS20
 Olympus SP-610UZPentax Optio VS20
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SP-610UZ Pentax Optio VS20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-06 2012-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-616mm (22.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.30 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405g (0.89 lb) 235g (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 shots -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $299 $106