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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Pentax X-5

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Pentax X-5 front
Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Pentax X-5 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm HS30EXR
Pentax X-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
  • Announced August 2012
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Pentax X-5 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and X-5 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The HS20 EXR was revealed 19 months earlier than the X-5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the HS20 EXR scores versus the X-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Pentax X-5

 HS20 EXR X-5 

Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 X-5 HS20 EXR 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2011Fresher by 19 months

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Pentax X-5

 HS20 EXR X-5 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Pentax X-5 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR comes with external dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the Pentax X-5 has measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Pentax X-5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the HS20 EXR compared to the X-5.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Pentax X-5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and X-5 is 58 and 65 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Pentax X-5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Pentax X-5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HS20 EXR and X-5.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The HS20 EXR includes the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The older HS20 EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Pentax X-5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Pentax X-5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Pentax X-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax X-5 as a Portrait photography camera
55
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2")
43
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography advice
Pentax X-5 Street photography advice
54
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2")
heavier than competition (730 grams)
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others (595g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Sports photography with Pentax X-5
52
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography advice
Pentax X-5 Travel photography advice
51
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (730 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (22mm)
very long zoom (580mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (595g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography factors
Pentax X-5 Landscape photography factors
51
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Pentax X-5 as a Vlogging camera
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition (730g)
26
fairly wide (22mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
more heavy than others (595 grams)
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Pentax X-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Pentax X-5
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRPentax X-5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Pentax X-5
Also Known as FinePix HS22 EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-08-22
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 22-580mm (26.4x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 230 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730g (1.61 lbs) 595g (1.31 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 330 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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