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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
55
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Launched July 2014
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is very close but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and XG-1 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HS20 EXR was brought out 4 years prior to the XG-1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the HS20 EXR grades vs the XG-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Pentax XG-1

 HS20 EXR XG-1 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 XG-1 HS20 EXR 
LaunchedJuly 2014January 2011Newer by 42 months

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Pentax XG-1

 HS20 EXR XG-1 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR comes with exterior dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Pentax XG-1 has sizing of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

See the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Pentax XG-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the HS20 EXR compared to the XG-1.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HS20 EXR and XG-1 is 58 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Pentax XG-1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS20 EXR and XG-1.

Clearly, both cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The HS20 EXR provides the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The more aged HS20 EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Pentax XG-1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography details
Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2")
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manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Street photography camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Street photography camera
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screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2")
heavier than average (730 grams)
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average in class (567g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography details
Pentax XG-1 Sports photography details
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excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Travel photography with Pentax XG-1
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decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (730 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (1248mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery power (240 CIPA)
heavier than average in class (567g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography highlights
Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography highlights
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manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery power (240 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging advice
Pentax XG-1 Vlogging advice
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than average (730 grams)
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
heavier than average in class (567 grams)
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Pentax XG-1
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRPentax XG-1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Pentax XG-1
Otherwise known as FinePix HS22 EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2014-07-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1248mm (52.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (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), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730g (1.61 lb) 567g (1.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9")
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 - 240 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LB-060
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $600 $599