Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax VS20
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Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
- Revealed February 2011
(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
- Released January 2012

Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax VS20 Overview
Following is a thorough review of the Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax VS20, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The VG-110 was released 11 months before the VS20 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the VG-110 scores versus the VS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax VS20 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-110 & Pentax Optio VS20. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VG-110 Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Pentax VS20
VG-110 | VS20 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Olympus VG-110
VS20 | VG-110 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2011 | More modern by 11 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Pentax VS20
VG-110 | VS20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-110 comes with external measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has sizing of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Examine the Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax VS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the VG-110 and the VS20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and VS20 is 97 and 90 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-110 and VS20.
All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Pentax VS20 to show more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged VG-110 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
Olympus VG-110 | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus VG-110 | Pentax Optio VS20 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-02-08 | 2012-01-25 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.1-4.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 105 gr (0.23 lbs) | 235 gr (0.52 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 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 | 170 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-70B | D-LI122 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $150 | $106 |