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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax VS20

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2600HD
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
  • Revealed January 2012
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was manufactured 18 months before the VS20 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S2500HD scores against the VS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Pentax VS20

 S2500HD VS20 

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 VS20 S2500HD 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2010More modern by 18 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Pentax VS20

 S2500HD VS20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2500HD has got outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has specifications of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Pentax VS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S2500HD and the VS20.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and VS20 is 78 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S2500HD and VS20.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax VS20 to give greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Portrait photography with Pentax VS20
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Street photography with Pentax VS20
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (235 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography details
Pentax VS20 Sports photography details
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excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography information
Pentax VS20 Travel photography information
55
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competition (235g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography advice
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography advice
36
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
47
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging information
Pentax VS20 Vlogging information
25
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (235 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Pentax VS20
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDPentax Optio VS20
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Pentax Optio VS20
Also Known as FinePix S2600HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2012-01-25
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 lb) 235g (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 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
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $106