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Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax VS20, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was launched very close to the VS20 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm XP150 matches up against the VS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Pentax VS20

		

		

			
 Fujifilm XP150 VS20 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Fujifilm XP150

		

		

			
 VS20 Fujifilm XP150 
Manually focus  Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Pentax VS20

		

		

			
 Fujifilm XP150 VS20 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch display  Lack of Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP150 comes with exterior measurements of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has specifications of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 vs the VS20.
Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP150 and VS20 is 92 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP150 and VS20.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax VS20 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively.
	
			Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm XP150 Portrait photography information
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography information
28
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
36
 you can focus manually
 decent MP (16MP)
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm XP150
Street photography with Pentax VS20
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (235g)
 fixed screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm XP150 Sports photography features
Pentax VS20 Sports photography features
43
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
 excellent zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm XP150 Travel photography information
Pentax VS20 Travel photography information
67
 environment proofing
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
 lighter than competitors (235g)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 very long reach (560mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm XP150 Landscape photography factors
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography factors
40
 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 environment proofing
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 small screen (2.7")
 no manual control
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 lack of Timelapse recording
47
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 manual exposure not available
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm XP150 Vlogging features
Pentax VS20 Vlogging features
32
 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 lack of external microphone port
30
 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (235g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Pentax VS20
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Pentax Optio VS20
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2012-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points - 3
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focusing distance 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.10 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 235 gr (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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 300 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50A D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $260 $106