Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax VS20

Here is a extended review of the Fujifilm S8100fd and Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and VS20 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was revealed 4 years prior to the VS20 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up vs the VS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Pentax Optio VS20. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8100fd enjoys physical dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has specifications of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S8100fd and Pentax VS20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd compared to the VS20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and VS20 is 75 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8100fd and VS20.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Pentax VS20 to give you greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.