FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax VS20
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax VS20 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix HS10 and Pentax Optio VS20. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm HS10 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Pentax VS20
HS10 | VS20 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the FujiFilm HS10
VS20 | HS10 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 18 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Pentax VS20
HS10 | VS20 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
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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 |
Pricing at launch | $900 | $106 |