Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax VS20

Below is a complete assessment of the Olympus TG-860 versus Pentax VS20, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was introduced 3 years later than the VS20 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TG-860 scores against the VS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Pentax Optio VS20. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-860 has got outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-860 versus Pentax VS20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-860 compared to the VS20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and VS20 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-860 and VS20.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern TG-860 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.