Comparisons / Comparison of Olympus SZ-30MR and Pentax Optio VS20

Comparison of Olympus SZ-30MR and Pentax Optio VS20 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus SZ-30MR ×
Pentax Optio VS20 ×
General
ModelOlympus SZ-30MRPentax Optio VS20
BrandOlympusPentax
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberSZ-30MRVS20
Camera formatMid-SizedCompact
Release year (year)20112012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)106112
Width (mm)4038
Height (mm)6961
Weight (g)228235
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1616
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.2
Sensor width (mm)6.176.13
Sensor height (mm)4.554.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.341.33
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization++
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • .mpo
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)71
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x180
  • 320x240
  • 640x360
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)3030
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (MPEG-4 AVC./H.264)AVI (Motion JPG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus lens; 11 Lenses in 10 Groups, 3/6 Asphericalsmc PENTAX zoom lens, 11 elements, 8 groups, 1 aspheric element
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 600.0028.00 - 560.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 108.005.00 - 100.00
Zoom ratio (x)2420
Aperture range (f)0.14 - 0.330.32
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)1040
Macro focus range (cm)-1 - 20
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 7.2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD Contrast Detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF TrackingContrast Detection: 93 point AF, Spot AF, Auto Tracking AF, Macro, Super Macro, Infinity Landscape, Manual Focus
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, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto: 100-1600 (auto range adjustable), Digital SR 100-6400, Manual: 100-6400
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • overcast
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1700 - 41/2500 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP Metering, Spot MeteringMulti
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesSmart Panorama, 3D Mode, 8 Magic Filters, Scene Modes (1. PORTRAIT, 2. BEAUTY, 3. LANDSCAPE, 4. HAND-HELD NIGHT SCENE. 5Natural Skin Tone, Handheld Night Snap (5M), Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Digital Panorama (2M per frame), Landscape
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto + redeye
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • on + redeye
Flash range descriptionISO 1600: Wide: 0.33ft (0.1m) - 30.5ft (9.3m); Tele: 1.31ft (0.4m) - 13.1ft (4.0m)17 feet (wide, auto ISO), 11 feet (tele, auto ISO)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)5916
Included memory typeInternalInternal
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)
  • micro hdmi type-d
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.61-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)71
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)56
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.42-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.45-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.07-
Startup time (s)1.9-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6.7-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-200
Battery form factorProprietary LI-50BProprietary D-LI122
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary D-LI122 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • olympus [ib] and olympus viewer 2 software
  • software cd-rom s-sw122
Os compatibility
  • mac os x 10.3 - 10.5
  • windows 2000pro/xp/vista/7
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresMulti-Recording Mode combines various photo and video recording modes simultaneously; Dual Image Stabilization, Full HD moviesSensor-shift image stabilization, Dual shutter release/zoom buttons, 720p HD movies, Optional IR remote, Digital level



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