FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax VS20
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax VS20 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD & Pentax Optio VS20. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Pentax VS20
S2500HD | VS20 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the FujiFilm S2500HD
VS20 | S2500HD | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | July 2010 | More modern by 18 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Pentax VS20
S2500HD | VS20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 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.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and VS20 is 78 and 90 respectively.
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.
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
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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 |