Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax VS20
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Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.0-5.7) lens
- 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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 VR-340 vs Pentax VS20 Overview
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax VS20 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Pentax VS20
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Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Olympus VR-340
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Pentax VS20
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Released | January 2012 | January 2012 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
Olympus VR-340 | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus VR-340 | Pentax Optio VS20 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-01-10 | 2012-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 3 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.7 | f/3.1-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.80 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 | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) | 235 grams (0.52 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | LI-50B | D-LI122 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $130 | $106 |