Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax VS20

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax VS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was manufactured at a similar time to the VS20 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the VR-340 grades versus the VS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-340 and Pentax Optio VS20. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-340 features outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax VS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the VR-340 against the VS20.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-340 and VS20 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-340 and VS20.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files however you need to consider the production date of the products into consideration.