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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
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Imaging
40
Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Revealed 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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was released 12 months later than the VS20 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm SL1000 scores against the VS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Pentax VS20

 Fujifilm SL1000 VS20 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 VS20 Fujifilm SL1000 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Pentax VS20

 Fujifilm SL1000 VS20 
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL1000 provides outer dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") and a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) and 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 vs the VS20.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL1000 and VS20 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL1000 and VS20.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you really should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm SL1000 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography advice
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography advice
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megapixel count good (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
no manual focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Street photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Street photography camera
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screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (659g)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (235g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography advice
Pentax VS20 Travel photography advice
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better than average battery life (350 per charge)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (659g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than competitors (235 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography advice
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography advice
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (350 shots)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging highlights
Pentax VS20 Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
heavier than average in class (659g)
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (235g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Pentax VS20
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Pentax Optio VS20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2012-01-25
Physical type 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 3
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focusing distance 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 659 gr (1.45 pounds) 235 gr (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $600 $106