Olympus 550WP vs Pentax VS20

The following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus 550WP versus Pentax VS20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and VS20 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was launched 4 years before the VS20 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the 550WP grades versus the VS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 550WP and Pentax Optio VS20. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 550WP Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 550WP features outer measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has proportions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 550WP versus Pentax VS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 550WP against the VS20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 550WP and VS20 is 94 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 550WP and VS20.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Pentax VS20 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 550WP is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.