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FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
60
Imaging
33
Features
50
Overall
39
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix HS11
Pentax VS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
  • 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced January 2012
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the FujiFilm HS10 and Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and VS20 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The HS10 was introduced 18 months before the VS20 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the HS10 matches up versus the VS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Pentax VS20

 HS10 VS20 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the FujiFilm HS10

 VS20 HS10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2010More modern by 18 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Pentax VS20

 HS10 VS20 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS10 has exterior measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has specifications of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm HS10 and Pentax VS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the HS10 versus the VS20.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HS10 and VS20 is 60 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HS10 and VS20.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax VS20 to produce extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged HS10 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography information
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography information
39
manual focus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
36
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Street photography info
Pentax VS20 Street photography info
54
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (666g)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (235g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography info
Pentax VS20 Sports photography info
41
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Travel photography camera
45
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (666g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition in class (235 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Landscape photography advice
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography advice
44
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
47
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Vlogging info
Pentax VS20 Vlogging info
23
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (666 grams)
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (235 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Pentax VS20
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Pentax Optio VS20
Also called as FinePix HS11 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2012-01-25
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2500s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 666 gr (1.47 pounds) 235 gr (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID 4 x AA D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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