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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Also referred to as mju 7000
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 7000 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus 7000 versus Pentax VS20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was released 4 years before the VS20 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 7000 scores vs the VS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Pentax VS20

 7000 VS20 

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Olympus 7000

 VS20 7000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 37 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Pentax VS20

 7000 VS20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7000 features physical measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the 7000 vs the VS20.

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and VS20 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 7000 and VS20.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax VS20 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged 7000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 Portrait photography info
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography info
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 Street photography information
Pentax VS20 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (235g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 Sports photography factors
Pentax VS20 Sports photography factors
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography details
Pentax VS20 Travel photography details
55
has built in flash
great zoom (260mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition in class (235 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 Landscape photography features
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography features
32
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 Vlogging info
Pentax VS20 Vlogging info
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (235 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Pentax VS20
 Olympus Stylus 7000Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus 7000 Pentax Optio VS20
Also called as mju 7000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-07 2012-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.80 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 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 172 grams (0.38 lbs) 235 grams (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - D-LI122
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $280 $106