Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax VS20
Portability
59 Imaging
40 Features
57 Overall
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59 Imaging
40 Features
57 Overall
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Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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90 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
- Revealed January 2013
- Older Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
- Refreshed by Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Pentax VS20
(Full Review)
(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
- Introduced January 2012
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Following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and VS20 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm HS35EXR was brought out 12 months after the VS20 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores versus the VS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR & Pentax Optio VS20. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Pentax VS20
| Fujifilm HS35EXR | VS20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | January 2012 | More modern by 12 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR
| VS20 | Fujifilm HS35EXR |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Pentax VS20
| Fujifilm HS35EXR | VS20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR offers outside dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Pentax VS20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and the VS20.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and VS20 is 59 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and VS20.
Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS35EXR offers the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The more recent Fujifilm HS35EXR is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Portrait photography camera
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2")
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Street photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Street photography camera
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2")
heavier than competitors in class (687 grams)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (235 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Sports photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Sports photography camera
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (600 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography highlights
Pentax VS20 Travel photography highlights
better than average battery power (600 shots)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (687 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lighter than competitors in class (235 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography information
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography information
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (600 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Vlogging camera
Pentax VS20 as a Vlogging camera
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (687g)
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (235g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Pentax |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR | Pentax Optio VS20 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2012-01-25 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | EXR | - |
| Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 3 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.1-4.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2500s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) | 2.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 687g (1.51 lb) | 235g (0.52 lb) |
| Dimensions | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 600 photos | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NP-W126 | D-LI122 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat）) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $380 | $106 |