Olympus 7040 vs Pentax VS20
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Olympus 7040 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Also referred to as mju 7040
(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
- Revealed January 2012
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Below is a extensive overview of the Olympus 7040 and Pentax VS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 7040 was revealed 24 months prior to the VS20 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 7040 scores against the VS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Olympus 7040 vs Pentax VS20 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Pentax Optio VS20. The full galleries are available at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Pentax VS20
| 7040 | VS20 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Olympus 7040
| VS20 | 7040 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2012 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 24 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Pentax VS20
| 7040 | VS20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Olympus 7040 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7040 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check the Olympus 7040 and Pentax VS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 7040 vs the VS20.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7040 and VS20 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Olympus 7040 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7040 and VS20.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax VS20 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older 7040 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Olympus 7040 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 7040 | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus Stylus 7040 | Pentax Optio VS20 |
| Other name | mju 7040 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2012-01-25 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III | - |
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.1-4.8 |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.70 m | 2.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | 144 grams (0.32 lbs) | 235 grams (0.52 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $299 | $106 |