FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax VS20
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax VS20 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix AX350 & Pentax Optio VS20. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm AX350 Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Pentax VS20
AX350 | VS20 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the FujiFilm AX350
VS20 | AX350 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 12 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Pentax VS20
AX350 | VS20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
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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 |