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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax VS20

Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2012
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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Pentax VS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and VS20 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was manufactured around the same time to the VS20 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR matches up against the VS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Pentax VS20

          

          

            
 Fujifilm Z1000EXR VS20 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

          

          

            
 VS20 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Pentax VS20

          

          

            
 Fujifilm Z1000EXR VS20 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR enjoys physical dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Pentax VS20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs the VS20.
Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax VS20 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and VS20 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and VS20.
To sum up, both cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR uses the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler.

            Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography advice
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography advice
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 good  resolution (16MP)
 provides face detect focus
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2")
 lacks RAW format
36
 focusing manually
 MP count good (16MP)
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography highlights
Pentax VS20 Street photography highlights
57
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2")
 lacks RAW format
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (235g)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography advice
Pentax VS20 Sports photography advice
44
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 provides tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
44
 great zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography features
Pentax VS20 Travel photography features
65
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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 lighter than competition (235 grams)
 MP count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 great reach (560mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax VS20 as a Landscape photography camera
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 bigger than average screen (3.5")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 no manual mode
 very small sensor size (1/2")
 lacks RAW format
 lack of Timelapse mode
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 focusing manually
 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 lack of manual exposure
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax VS20 as a Vlogging camera
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of microphone port
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (235g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Pentax VS20
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRPentax Optio VS20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Pentax Optio VS20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2012-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
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)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focusing distance 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2500s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 157 gr (0.35 pounds) 235 gr (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 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 220 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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 shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $106