Olympus 8010 vs Pentax VS20

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus 8010 vs Pentax VS20, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was manufactured 24 months before the VS20 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the 8010 scores versus the VS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Pentax Optio VS20. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 8010 provides outer measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has specifications of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 8010 compared to the VS20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and VS20 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 8010 and VS20.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax VS20 to result in more detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older 8010 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.