Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Pentax VS20

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and VS20 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was released 12 months after the VS20 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR matches up versus the VS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Pentax Optio VS20. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR comes with outer measurements of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has sizing of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Pentax VS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus the VS20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and VS20 is 54 and 90 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and VS20.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR uses the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The fresher Fujifilm HS50 EXR should have an advantage in sensor tech.