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Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Earlier Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP50
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 XP30 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax VS20, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was introduced 5 months earlier than the VS20 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores vs the VS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Pentax VS20

 Fujifilm XP30 VS20 

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Fujifilm XP30

 VS20 Fujifilm XP30 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Pentax VS20

 Fujifilm XP30 VS20 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP30 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has specifications of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 versus the VS20.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and VS20 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP30 and VS20.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax VS20 to render greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography details
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography details
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography info
Pentax VS20 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (235 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography factors
Pentax VS20 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
44
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Travel photography camera
65
weather proofing
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than competitors in class (235g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography features
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography features
39
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
47
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP30
Vlogging with Pentax VS20
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (235 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Pentax VS20
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Pentax Optio VS20
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-08-16 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 3
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type 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
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
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
External flash
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 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 pounds) 235 gr (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 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 200 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $240 $106