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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax VS20

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(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
Pentax VS20
(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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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Pentax VS20

 Fujifilm S8100fd VS20 

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 VS20 Fujifilm S8100fd 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 36 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Pentax VS20

 Fujifilm S8100fd VS20 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Portrait photography with Pentax VS20
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has manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography highlights
Pentax VS20 Street photography highlights
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (235 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography advice
Pentax VS20 Sports photography advice
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography details
Pentax VS20 Travel photography details
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flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than others in class (235g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Landscape photography camera
35
has manual focus
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
47
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8100fd
Vlogging with Pentax VS20
24
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (235 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Pentax VS20
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdPentax Optio VS20
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