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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax VS20

Portability
59 Imaging
40 Features
57 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(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)
  • 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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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax VS20 Overview

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.

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The 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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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Pentax VS20

		

		

			
 Fujifilm HS35EXR VS20 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months
Display typeTiltingFixed 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 sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax VS20 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and VS20 is 59 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax VS20 as a Portrait photography camera
56
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (16MP)
 features face detection focus
 exports RAW formats
 sensor  is tiny (1/2")
36
 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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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Street photography camera
 Pentax VS20 as a Street photography camera
55
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW formats
 sensor  is tiny (1/2")
 heavier than competitors in class (687 grams)
61
 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
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax VS20 as a Sports photography camera
55
 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
44
 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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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography highlights
Pentax VS20 Travel photography highlights
53
 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)
68
 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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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography information
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography information
53
 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
47
 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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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax VS20 as a Vlogging camera
25
 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)
30
 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

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Pentax VS20
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRPentax 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