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Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Updated by Olympus TG-4
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
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax VS20, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was unveiled 2 years after the VS20 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TG-3 matches up vs the VS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Pentax VS20

		

		

			
 TG-3 VS20 
LaunchedMarch 2014January 2012More modern by 27 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Olympus TG-3

		

		

			
 VS20 TG-3 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Pentax VS20

		

		

			
 TG-3 VS20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither provides Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-3 provides exterior measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has measurements 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 the Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax VS20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the TG-3 against the VS20.
Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and VS20 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-3 and VS20.
All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of images although you may want to consider the launch date  of the products into consideration. The newer TG-3 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography advice
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography advice
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 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 features face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
36
 manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-3
Street photography with Pentax VS20
59
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (235 grams)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-3
Sports photography with Pentax VS20
47
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 great battery pack (330 shots)
 low frames per second (5.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
44
 excellent zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-3
Travel photography with Pentax VS20
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 great battery pack (330 CIPA)
 environment proof
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
68
 lighter than competition (235 grams)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 very long reach (560mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography details
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography details
56
 rather wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 environment proof
 great battery pack (330 CIPA)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
47
 manual focus
 rather wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 manual mode not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging info
Pentax VS20 Vlogging info
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 rather wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone port
 more heavy than competition in class (247g)
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 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (235 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of mic support
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Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Pentax VS20
 Olympus Tough TG-3Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Tough TG-3 Pentax Optio VS20
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-03-31 2012-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology TFT-LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 247g (0.54 lbs) 235g (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 330 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $350 $106