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Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Pentax VS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
  • 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus TG-610 and Pentax VS20, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was manufactured 12 months prior to the VS20 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TG-610 grades against the VS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Pentax VS20

		

		

			
 TG-610 VS20 
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
 VS20 TG-610 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months
Manual focus  More precise focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Pentax VS20

		

		

			
 TG-610 VS20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither features Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-610 enjoys physical measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has specifications of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-610 and Pentax VS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-610 compared to the VS20.
Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and VS20 is 93 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-610 and VS20.
As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Pentax VS20 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged TG-610 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-610 as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax VS20 as a Portrait photography camera
33
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
36
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-610 as a Street photography camera
 Pentax VS20 as a Street photography camera
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others (235 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-610 as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax VS20 as a Sports photography camera
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proof
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (210 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
 incredible zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-610
Travel photography with Pentax VS20
64
 environment proof
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse function
 not so great battery life (210 shots)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
68
 lighter than others (235g)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 long reach (560mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography details
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography details
43
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 environment proof
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 no manual control
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 not so great battery life (210 per charge)
 no Timelapse function
47
 has manual focus
 decently wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 manual exposure not available
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging highlights
Pentax VS20 Vlogging highlights
30
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no microphone port
30
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others (235 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have mic socket
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Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Pentax VS20
 Olympus TG-610Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus TG-610 Pentax Optio VS20
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-06 2012-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 3
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.20 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 190g (0.42 lbs) 235g (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $223 $106