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FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix T305
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 T300 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the FujiFilm T300 versus Pentax VS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The T300 was launched 6 months earlier than the VS20 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the T300 scores versus the VS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Pentax VS20

 T300 VS20 

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the FujiFilm T300

 VS20 T300 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Pentax VS20

 T300 VS20 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2012Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm T300 provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the T300 vs the VS20.

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the T300 and VS20 is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T300 and VS20.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax VS20 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good MP (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm T300
Street photography with Pentax VS20
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (235g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Sports photography advice
Pentax VS20 Sports photography advice
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography factors
Pentax VS20 Travel photography factors
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery (180 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than others in class (235g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm T300
Landscape photography with Pentax VS20
36
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Vlogging features
Pentax VS20 Vlogging features
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (235g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Pentax VS20
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix T300 Pentax Optio VS20
Also referred to as FinePix T305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2012-01-25
Body design Compact 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 3
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lb) 235 gr (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 180 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $250 $106