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Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP60
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP80
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 XP70 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm XP70 versus Pentax VS20, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was manufactured 24 months later than the VS20 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm XP70 scores versus the VS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Pentax VS20

 Fujifilm XP70 VS20 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2012More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Fujifilm XP70

 VS20 Fujifilm XP70 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Pentax VS20

 Fujifilm XP70 VS20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP70 comes with external dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and 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).

Examine the Fujifilm XP70 versus Pentax VS20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 vs the VS20.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP70 and VS20 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP70 and VS20.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm XP70 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography information
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography information
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Street photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (235 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
44
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography info
Pentax VS20 Travel photography info
65
weather sealing
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than average in class (235 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP70
Landscape photography with Pentax VS20
40
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
46
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax VS20 as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (235 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Pentax VS20
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Pentax Optio VS20
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2012-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focusing range 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2500s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 grams (0.39 pounds) 235 grams (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 210 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45S D-LI122
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $199 $106