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Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Olympus VG-110
(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
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
  • Released January 2012
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Pentax VS20

 VG-110 VS20 

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Olympus VG-110

 VS20 VG-110 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2011More modern by 11 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Pentax VS20

 VG-110 VS20 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography info
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography info
26
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VG-110
Street photography with Pentax VS20
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (235g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Sports photography details
Pentax VS20 Sports photography details
24
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (170 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography details
Pentax VS20 Travel photography details
57
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery (170 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
68
lighter than average in class (235 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VG-110
Landscape photography with Pentax VS20
27
rather wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (170 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Vlogging info
Pentax VS20 Vlogging info
28
rather wide (27mm)
provides face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (235g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Pentax VS20
 Olympus VG-110Pentax Optio VS20
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