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Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus VR-340 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Olympus VR-340
(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
Pentax VS20
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Pentax VS20

 VR-340 VS20 

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Olympus VR-340

 VS20 VR-340 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Pentax VS20

 VR-340 VS20 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

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

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography details
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography details
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Street photography factors
Pentax VS20 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (125 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (235 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average (125 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competitors (235g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Landscape photography camera
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VR-340
Vlogging with Pentax VS20
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than average (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (235 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Pentax VS20
 Olympus VR-340Pentax Optio VS20
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