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Comparison of Olympus SZ-10 and Pentax Optio VS20 [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax Optio VS20 ×
Olympus SZ-10 ×
General
ModelPentax Optio VS20Olympus SZ-10
BrandPentaxOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberVS20SZ-10
Camera formatCompactMid-Sized
Release year (year)20122011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)112106
Width (mm)3838
Height (mm)6167
Weight (g)235215
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1614
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.07
Sensor width (mm)6.136.17
Sensor height (mm)4.64.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.331.44
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization++
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4288 x 2416(10.4 mp other)
  • 4288 x 3216(13.8 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • .mpo
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)10.9
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)30-
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPG)MP4 (MPEG-4)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
Lenssmc PENTAX zoom lens, 11 elements, 8 groups, 1 aspheric elementOlympus lens; 11 Lenses in 8 Groups, 1/2 Aspherical
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 560.0028.00 - 504.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 100.005.00 - 90.00
Zoom ratio (x)2018
Aperture range (f)0.320.23 - 0.32
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4010
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 201 - 11
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 7.2
  • 5
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: 93 point AF, Spot AF, Auto Tracking AF, Macro, Super Macro, Infinity Landscape, Manual FocusCCD Contrast Detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF Tracking
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto: 100-1600 (auto range adjustable), Digital SR 100-6400, Manual: 100-6400Auto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • overcast
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2500 - 41/2000 - 4
Bulb mode-+
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMultiDigital ESP Metering, Spot Metering
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesNatural Skin Tone, Handheld Night Snap (5M), Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Digital Panorama (2M per frame), LandscapePanorama, Magic Mode, 3D Mode, Scene Modes (1. PORTRAIT, 2. BEAUTY, 3. LANDSCAPE, 4. NIGHT SCENE. 5. NIGHT+PORTRAIT, 6. SPORT, 7
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto + redeye
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • on + redeye
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range description17 feet (wide, auto ISO), 11 feet (tele, auto ISO)ISO 1000: Wide: 1.97ft (0.6m) - 23.3ft (7.1m); Tele: 5.25ft (1.6m) - 16.4ft (5.0m)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1659
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control+-
Remote control type
  • optional infrared
-
Connections (extended)-
  • audio/video output)
  • mini hdmi type-d
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)10.9
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)619
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)200220
Battery form factorProprietary D-LI122Proprietary LI-50B
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary D-LI122 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • software cd-rom s-sw122
  • olympus [ib] and olympus viewer 2
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSensor-shift image stabilization, Dual shutter release/zoom buttons, 720p HD movies, Optional IR remote, Digital levelSensor-shift Image Stabilization, Magic Art Filters for Still and HD movies (includes Pop Art, Pin Hole, Fish-eye, Soft Focus



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