Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax VS20
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![Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8100fd.jpg)
![Pentax Optio VS20 front Pentax Optio VS20 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-VS20/Pentax-VS20-front.jpg)
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39 Features
35 Overall
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
- 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
- Announced January 2012
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax VS20 Overview
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.
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax VS20 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Pentax VS20
Fujifilm S8100fd | VS20 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Fujifilm S8100fd
VS20 | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 36 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Pentax VS20
Fujifilm S8100fd | VS20 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax VS20 size comparison Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax VS20 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8100fd-vs-Pentax-Optio-VS20-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and VS20 is 75 and 90 respectively.
![Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8100fd-vs-Pentax-Optio-VS20-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8100fd-vs-Pentax-Optio-VS20-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8100fd-vs-Pentax-Optio-VS20-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Pentax Optio VS20 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-01-15 | 2012-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.1-4.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 405g (0.89 lbs) | 235g (0.52 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") | 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 | 4 x AA | D-LI122 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $300 | $106 |