Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax VS20
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
- 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
- Released January 2013
(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
- Announced January 2012
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Here is a in-depth review of the Olympus XZ-10 versus Pentax VS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe XZ-10 was brought out 13 months later than the VS20 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the XZ-10 matches up vs the VS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax VS20 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 & Pentax Optio VS20. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Pentax VS20
| XZ-10 | VS20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | January 2012 | Fresher by 13 months |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Olympus XZ-10
| VS20 | XZ-10 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Pentax VS20
| XZ-10 | VS20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-10 comes with outside measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and 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).
Analyze the Olympus XZ-10 versus Pentax VS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the XZ-10 against the VS20.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and VS20 is 91 and 90 respectively.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-10 and VS20.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax VS20 to provide you with more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer XZ-10 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Pentax Optio VS20 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2013-01-30 | 2012-01-25 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 35 | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.7 | f/3.1-4.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 920k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2500s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 2.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 221g (0.49 lbs) | 235g (0.52 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 life | 240 photographs | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | Li-50B | D-LI122 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $428 | $106 |
