Fujifilm S2000HD vs Pentax VS20

Below is a in depth review of the Fujifilm S2000HD versus Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and VS20 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was launched 4 years prior to the VS20 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S2000HD grades versus the VS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD and Pentax Optio VS20. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S2000HD Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S2000HD provides exterior measurements of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S2000HD versus Pentax VS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD and the VS20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S2000HD and VS20 is 75 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S2000HD and VS20.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax VS20 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S2000HD will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.