Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax VS20
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Launched January 2013
(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
- Announced January 2012
Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax VS20 Overview
Here is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe Fujifilm S8500 was announced 12 months later than the VS20 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm S8500 matches up vs the VS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax VS20 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 and Pentax Optio VS20. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Pentax VS20
Fujifilm S8500 | VS20 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | January 2012 | Fresher by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Fujifilm S8500
VS20 | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Pentax VS20
Fujifilm S8500 | VS20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8500 offers outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has measurements 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 S8500 vs Pentax VS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 compared to the VS20.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8500 and VS20 is 61 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8500 and VS20.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm S8500 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Pentax Optio VS20 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2012-01-25 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 3 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1104mm (46.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.1-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dot | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/7000s | 1/2500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 670 grams (1.48 lb) | 235 grams (0.52 lb) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $500 | $106 |