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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax VS20

Portability
78 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Pentax VS20
(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
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was revealed very close to the VS20 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SP-620 UZ grades versus the VS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Pentax VS20

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

		

		

			
 VS20 SP-620 UZ 
Manual focus  Dial exact focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax VS20

		

		

			
 SP-620 UZ VS20 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-620 UZ features physical measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has sizing of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax VS20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-620 UZ vs the VS20.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax VS20 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and VS20 is 78 and 90 respectively.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and VS20.
As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of images although you have to take the release date  of the products into consideration.
	
			Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography info
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography info
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 megapixel count good (16MP)
 includes face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
36
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Street photography with Pentax VS20
50
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others (235g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax VS20 as a Sports photography camera
48
 excellent zoom range (25-525mm  21.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
44
 long zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 provides tracking focus
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Travel photography with Pentax VS20
61
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 long zoom (525mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 does not have selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
 lighter than others (235g)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (560mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography features
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography features
41
 quite wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 no manual control
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 no Timelapse recording
47
 has manual focus
 quite wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging advice
Pentax VS20 Vlogging advice
28
 quite wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect focusing
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no microphone port
30
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others (235g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no microphone socket
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax VS20
 Olympus SP-620 UZPentax Optio VS20
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SP-620 UZ Pentax Optio VS20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-10 2012-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 3
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 6.00 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 435g (0.96 lbs) 235g (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" 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 model 4 x AA D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $199 $106