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Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released 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
  • Released January 2012
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Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was introduced 12 months after the VS20 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm T550 scores versus the VS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Pentax VS20

 Fujifilm T550 VS20 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Fujifilm T550

 VS20 Fujifilm T550 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Pentax VS20

 Fujifilm T550 VS20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm T550 comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has specifications of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax VS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm T550 vs the VS20.

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and VS20 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T550 and VS20.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of photos but you should always factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm T550 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T550
Portrait photography with Pentax VS20
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography factors
Pentax VS20 Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (235 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T550
Sports photography with Pentax VS20
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography details
Pentax VS20 Travel photography details
75
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition in class (235 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography factors
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography factors
47
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
46
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging advice
Pentax VS20 Vlogging advice
35
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (235g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Pentax VS20
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Pentax Optio VS20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2012-01-25
Body design 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
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 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-4.8
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2500s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 136g (0.30 lbs) 235g (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 - D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $160 $106