Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax VS20

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus TG-4 and Pentax VS20, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was announced 3 years later than the VS20 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the TG-4 matches up versus the VS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Pentax Optio VS20. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-4 features exterior dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has proportions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-4 versus the VS20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and VS20 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-4 and VS20.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images but you should always take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern TG-4 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.