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Fujifilm XP200 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix XP200 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP200 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 232g - 116 x 71 x 30mm
  • Released March 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 XP200 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Fujifilm XP200 vs Pentax VS20, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP200 was manufactured 15 months after the VS20 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm XP200 grades vs the VS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP200 over the Pentax VS20

 Fujifilm XP200 VS20 
ReleasedMarch 2013January 2012Newer by 15 months
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Fujifilm XP200

 VS20 Fujifilm XP200 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm XP200 and Pentax VS20

 Fujifilm XP200 VS20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm XP200 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP200 comes with outside dimensions of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has sizing of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XP200 vs Pentax VS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 against the VS20.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP200 and VS20 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP200 and VS20.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The newer Fujifilm XP200 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP200 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 as a Street photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (235 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Sports photography factors
Pentax VS20 Sports photography factors
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Travel photography advice
Pentax VS20 Travel photography advice
66
weather proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than competition in class (235 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP200
Landscape photography with Pentax VS20
45
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Vlogging info
Pentax VS20 Vlogging info
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (235 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP200 and Pentax VS20
 Fujifilm FinePix XP200Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP200 Pentax Optio VS20
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-03-22 2012-01-25
Body design 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2500s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (60 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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 gr (0.51 lbs) 235 gr (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 71 x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50A D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, delay, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $250 $106