Olympus 7000 vs Pentax VS20

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.

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.

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.

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.