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Olympus 550WP vs Pentax VS20

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju 550WP
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
  • Announced January 2012
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Olympus 550WP vs Pentax VS20 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Pentax VS20

 550WP VS20 

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Olympus 550WP

 VS20 550WP 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Pentax VS20

 550WP VS20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

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

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 550WP Portrait photography highlights
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography highlights
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 550WP
Street photography with Pentax VS20
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (235g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 550WP Sports photography highlights
Pentax VS20 Sports photography highlights
30
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 550WP Travel photography advice
Pentax VS20 Travel photography advice
55
environment proofing
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than others (235 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Landscape photography camera
30
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Vlogging camera
Pentax VS20 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (235g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Olympus 550WP vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Pentax VS20
 Olympus Stylus 550WPPentax Optio VS20
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus 550WP Pentax Optio VS20
Also Known as mju 550WP -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-07 2012-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.0 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focusing range 7cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 lb) 235g (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - D-LI122
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $399 $106