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Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
89 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Launched July 2011
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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SZ-11 versus Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was brought out 6 months before the VS20 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SZ-11 matches up vs the VS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Pentax VS20

		

		

			
 SZ-11 VS20 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Olympus SZ-11

		

		

			
 VS20 SZ-11 
Manually focus  More exact focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Pentax VS20

		

		

			
 SZ-11 VS20 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither has Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-11 has outside dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst 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).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-11 vs the VS20.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-11 and VS20 is 89 and 90 respectively.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-11 and VS20.
Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Pentax VS20 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.
	
			Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography features
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography features
33
 good MP (14MP)
 offers face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual mode
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
36
 manual focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 manual mode not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus SZ-11 Street photography information
Pentax VS20 Street photography information
60
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average in class (226g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (235 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography information
Pentax VS20 Sports photography information
43
 incredible zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (200 per charge)
 has no phase detect AF
44
 long zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography features
Pentax VS20 Travel photography features
65
 lighter than average in class (226 grams)
 good MP (14MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 great zoom (500mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 bad battery pack (200 per charge)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
68
 lighter than competition (235g)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (560mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 does not have selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography features
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography features
40
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 no manual mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 bad battery pack (200 per charge)
 missing Timelapse recording
47
 manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 manual mode not available
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 lack of Timelapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-11
Vlogging with Pentax VS20
31
 relatively wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection focusing
 lighter than average in class (226 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external microphone jack
30
 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (235g)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone port
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Pentax VS20
 Olympus SZ-11Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SZ-11 Pentax Optio VS20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-27 2012-01-25
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points - 3
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 226 grams (0.50 pounds) 235 grams (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 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 200 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $253 $106