Olympus 8000 vs Pentax VS20

Following is a complete comparison of the Olympus 8000 and Pentax VS20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was announced 3 years before the VS20 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 8000 scores against the VS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Pentax Optio VS20. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8000 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has proportions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 8000 vs the VS20.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and VS20 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 8000 and VS20.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax VS20 to give more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged 8000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.