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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax VS20

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax VS20 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Pentax VS20, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was manufactured 12 months after the VS20 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-830 iHS scores vs the VS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Pentax VS20

 TG-830 iHS VS20 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 VS20 TG-830 iHS 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Pentax VS20

 TG-830 iHS VS20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-830 iHS provides exterior measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has proportions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-830 iHS against the VS20.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and VS20 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and VS20.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files however you should always take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger TG-830 iHS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography details
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography details
35
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography information
Pentax VS20 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (235g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Sports photography with Pentax VS20
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography info
Pentax VS20 Travel photography info
67
weather proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than competition in class (235 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Landscape photography with Pentax VS20
45
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
47
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Pentax VS20 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing mic port
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (235g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Pentax VS20
 Olympus TG-830 iHSPentax Optio VS20
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus TG-830 iHS Pentax Optio VS20
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-08 2012-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 3
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 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 H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214g (0.47 pounds) 235g (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 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 300 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $106