Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax VS20
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90 Imaging
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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F3.3-5.1) lens
- 205g - 98 x 59 x 23mm
- Introduced April 2009
(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
- Introduced January 2012

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax VS20 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm F200EXR and Pentax VS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) and the Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") and VS20 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

The Fujifilm F200EXR was launched 3 years earlier than the VS20 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm F200EXR matches up versus the VS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax VS20 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR & Pentax Optio VS20. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm F200EXR Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F200EXR over the Pentax VS20
Fujifilm F200EXR | VS20 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Fujifilm F200EXR
VS20 | Fujifilm F200EXR | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | April 2009 | More modern by 33 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm F200EXR and Pentax VS20
Fujifilm F200EXR | VS20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F200EXR offers external dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has sizing of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm F200EXR and Pentax VS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F200EXR versus the VS20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F200EXR and VS20 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F200EXR and VS20.
To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F200EXR featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax VS20 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F200EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR | Pentax Optio VS20 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-04-30 | 2012-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.6" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 8 x 6mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 48.0mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.1 | f/3.1-4.8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2500s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 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 | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205g (0.45 lbs) | 235g (0.52 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-50 | D-LI122 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $350 | $106 |