Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax VS20

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus TG-5 and Pentax VS20, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was brought out 5 years after the VS20 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the TG-5 grades against the VS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Pentax Optio VS20. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-5 offers exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-5 vs the VS20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and VS20 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and VS20.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Pentax VS20 to render greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern TG-5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.