Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax VS20

In this article, we are looking at the Fujifilm A170 and Pentax VS20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and VS20 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was brought out 3 years prior to the VS20 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm A170 grades against the VS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix A170 and Pentax Optio VS20. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm A170 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A170 has external dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has proportions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm A170 and Pentax VS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 vs the VS20.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and VS20 is 94 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A170 and VS20.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax VS20 to render more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.