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Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(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
Pentax VS20
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Pentax VS20

 Fujifilm S8500 VS20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Fujifilm S8500

 VS20 Fujifilm S8500 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Pentax VS20

 Fujifilm S8500 VS20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution460k460kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography features
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography features
32
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Street photography factors
Pentax VS20 Street photography factors
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average in class (670g)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (235 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8500
Sports photography with Pentax VS20
53
long zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography advice
Pentax VS20 Travel photography advice
52
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1104mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (670g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
68
lighter than others (235g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Landscape photography camera
42
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
47
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging features
Pentax VS20 Vlogging features
24
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (235 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Pentax VS20
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Pentax Optio VS20
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