Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax VS20

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.