Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Pentax VS20

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Pentax VS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and VS20 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The XZ-2 iHS was unveiled 11 months later than the VS20 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the XZ-2 iHS grades against the VS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Pentax Optio VS20. The full galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS enjoys outside measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has proportions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the XZ-2 iHS vs the VS20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XZ-2 iHS and VS20 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-2 iHS and VS20.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The XZ-2 iHS with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax VS20 will render more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern XZ-2 iHS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.