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FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV255
Pentax VS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
  • 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the FujiFilm AV250 versus Pentax VS20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was launched 12 months prior to the VS20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the AV250 matches up against the VS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Pentax VS20

 AV250 VS20 

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the FujiFilm AV250

 VS20 AV250 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Pentax VS20

 AV250 VS20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV250 has outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has sizing of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the AV250 and the VS20.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and VS20 is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and VS20.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged AV250 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography details
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography details
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography highlights
Pentax VS20 Street photography highlights
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (235 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography information
Pentax VS20 Sports photography information
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Travel photography camera
62
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
68
lighter than others in class (235g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography factors
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography factors
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
47
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging details
Pentax VS20 Vlogging details
26
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (235g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Pentax VS20
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Pentax Optio VS20
Also called FinePix AV255 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-4.8
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 235g (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photographs -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model - D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $160 $106