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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Fujifilm Real 3D W1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 260g - 124 x 68 x 26mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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
  • Launched January 2012
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Pentax VS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and VS20 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was released 3 years before the VS20 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 matches up versus the VS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Pentax VS20

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 VS20 

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 VS20 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2009Fresher by 30 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Pentax VS20

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 VS20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 comes with external measurements of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") having a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has proportions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Pentax VS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs the VS20.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and VS20 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and VS20.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Pentax VS20 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Portrait photography factors
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography factors
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Street photography features
Pentax VS20 Street photography features
45
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors (260 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (235 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Sports photography features
Pentax VS20 Sports photography features
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Travel photography information
Pentax VS20 Travel photography information
48
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (260g)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
68
lighter than competition in class (235g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Landscape photography info
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography info
26
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
46
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Vlogging with Pentax VS20
21
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (260 grams)
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (235 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Pentax VS20
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 Pentax Optio VS20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-22 2012-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip RP (Real Photo) 3D -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focus range 8cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 260 gr (0.57 lb) 235 gr (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 68 x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-95 D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $900 $106