Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax VS20

Its time to look closer at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was released within a month of the VS20 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up against the VS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Pentax Optio VS20. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has got outside dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has specifications of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Pentax VS20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS against the VS20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and VS20 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-31MR iHS and VS20.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of images though you would want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.