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Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP30
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP60
Pentax VS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 XP50 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax VS20, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was released within a month of the VS20 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP50 scores against the VS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Pentax VS20

 Fujifilm XP50 VS20 

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Fujifilm XP50

 VS20 Fujifilm XP50 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Pentax VS20

 Fujifilm XP50 VS20 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP50 enjoys exterior dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has sizing of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax VS20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 compared to the VS20.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP50 and VS20 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP50 and VS20.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax VS20 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography advice
Pentax VS20 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (235g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography factors
Pentax VS20 Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
44
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than competition in class (235g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography highlights
39
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery power (220 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
47
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging advice
Pentax VS20 Vlogging advice
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (235 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Pentax VS20
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Pentax Optio VS20
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 3
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focus distance 9cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 235 grams (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 220 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $180 $106