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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax VS20

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Fujifilm F200EXR
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2012
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F200EXR over the Pentax VS20

 Fujifilm F200EXR VS20 

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Fujifilm F200EXR

 VS20 Fujifilm F200EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2012April 2009More modern by 33 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F200EXR and Pentax VS20

 Fujifilm F200EXR VS20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Portrait photography info
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.6")
no RAW files
36
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Street photography highlights
Pentax VS20 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/1.6")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (235 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Sports photography advice
Pentax VS20 Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.6")
no phase detect AF
44
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Travel photography features
Pentax VS20 Travel photography features
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than average (235g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Landscape photography features
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography features
38
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.6")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Vlogging highlights
Pentax VS20 Vlogging highlights
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (235g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F200EXR and Pentax VS20
 Fujifilm FinePix F200EXRPentax Optio VS20
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