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FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36

FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S3250
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
  • Released January 2012
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was launched 12 months before the VS20 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S3200 grades vs the VS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Pentax VS20

 S3200 VS20 

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the FujiFilm S3200

 VS20 S3200 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Pentax VS20

 S3200 VS20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S3200 provides exterior dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has specifications of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax VS20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S3200 and the VS20.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S3200 and VS20 is 67 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S3200 and VS20.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax VS20 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged S3200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Street photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (540 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (235 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography features
Pentax VS20 Sports photography features
46
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S3200
Travel photography with Pentax VS20
54
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (540 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competition in class (235 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax VS20 as a Vlogging camera
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
more heavy than competitors (540 grams)
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (235g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Pentax VS20
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Pentax Optio VS20
Also referred to as FinePix S3250 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-01-25
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 3
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lb) 235 grams (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 life 300 pictures -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $190 $106