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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax VS20

Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Pentax VS20
(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
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax VS20 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Pentax VS20, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was brought out very close to the VS20 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TG-820 iHS matches up versus the VS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Pentax VS20

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS VS20 
Display resolution1030k460kCrisper display (+570k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

		

		

			
 VS20 TG-820 iHS 
Focus manually  Very precise focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Pentax VS20

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS VS20 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch display  Lacking Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS comes with outer dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 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).
See the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Pentax VS20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-820 iHS and the VS20.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax VS20 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and VS20 is 92 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-820 iHS and VS20.
Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax VS20 to show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Portrait photography with Pentax VS20
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 has face detection focus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
36
 has manual focus
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography information
Pentax VS20 Street photography information
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average in class (235 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax VS20 as a Sports photography camera
34
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (220 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
44
 incredible zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax VS20 as a Travel photography camera
59
 weather proof
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 terrible battery (220 per charge)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
 lighter than average in class (235g)
 decent MP (16MP)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 long reach (560mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax VS20 as a Landscape photography camera
38
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 no manual focus
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 terrible battery (220 CIPA)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
 has manual focus
 rather wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16MP)
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax VS20 as a Vlogging camera
33
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have external microphone socket
30
 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average in class (235g)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing mic jack
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Pentax VS20
 Olympus TG-820 iHSPentax Optio VS20
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus TG-820 iHS Pentax Optio VS20
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-08 2012-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,030k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2500s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 206g (0.45 pounds) 235g (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" 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 220 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $500 $106