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FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix XP11
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP30
Pentax VS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 XP10 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm XP10 versus Pentax VS20, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the XP10 (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was brought out 24 months prior to the VS20 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the XP10 grades against the VS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Pentax VS20

 XP10 VS20 

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the FujiFilm XP10

 VS20 XP10 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2010Fresher by 24 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Pentax VS20

 XP10 VS20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm XP10 offers external measurements of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has specifications of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm XP10 versus Pentax VS20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the XP10 versus the VS20.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XP10 and VS20 is 95 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the XP10 and VS20.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Pentax VS20 to give you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older XP10 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Street photography features
Pentax VS20 Street photography features
60
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (135g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (235 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm XP10
Sports photography with Pentax VS20
30
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm XP10
Travel photography with Pentax VS20
60
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
environment proofing
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
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lighter than competition in class (235g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography highlights
27
environment proofing
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Vlogging advice
Pentax VS20 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (235g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Pentax VS20
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Pentax Optio VS20
Also referred to as FinePix XP11 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2012-01-25
Physical type 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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focus distance 9cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro 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), 320 x 240 (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 data 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lbs) 235 gr (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 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 model NP-45A D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $175 $106