FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Pentax XG-1
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR & Pentax XG-1. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery & Pentax XG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Pentax XG-1
HS20 EXR | XG-1 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
XG-1 | HS20 EXR | |||
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Launched | July 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 42 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Pentax XG-1
HS20 EXR | XG-1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Identical 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Pentax XG-1 | |
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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 |