Olympus 7000 vs Pentax VS20
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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Olympus 7000 vs Pentax VS20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Pentax Optio VS20. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Pentax VS20
7000 | VS20 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Olympus 7000
VS20 | 7000 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | January 2009 | More modern by 37 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Pentax VS20
7000 | VS20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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).
Examine the Olympus 7000 versus Pentax VS20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and VS20 is 94 and 90 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7000 | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
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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 |