Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax VS20

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus SH-2 and Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was announced 3 years later than the VS20 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SH-2 grades vs the VS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-2 & Pentax Optio VS20. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SH-2 Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-2 provides external measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has sizing of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SH-2 and Pentax VS20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SH-2 versus the VS20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-2 and VS20 is 88 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-2 and VS20.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of images but you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The more recent SH-2 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.