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FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix AX355
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
  • Launched January 2012
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm AX350 and Pentax VS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was announced 12 months before the VS20 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the AX350 grades against the VS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Pentax VS20

 AX350 VS20 

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the FujiFilm AX350

 VS20 AX350 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Pentax VS20

 AX350 VS20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AX350 enjoys physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has proportions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm AX350 and Pentax VS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the AX350 versus the VS20.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and VS20 is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the AX350 and VS20.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged AX350 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Portrait photography camera
29
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography details
Pentax VS20 Street photography details
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (235g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography factors
Pentax VS20 Sports photography factors
30
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography details
Pentax VS20 Travel photography details
56
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competition in class (235 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography factors
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography factors
28
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging advice
Pentax VS20 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (235g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Pentax VS20
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Pentax Optio VS20
Also Known as FinePix AX355 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 3
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 235g (0.52 lbs)
Physical 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 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 life 180 shots -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID - 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 Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $106