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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax VS20

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z33WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 60 x 21mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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 Z33WP vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Pentax VS20, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and VS20 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was announced 3 years prior to the VS20 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm Z33WP matches up versus the VS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Pentax VS20

 Fujifilm Z33WP VS20 

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 VS20 Fujifilm Z33WP 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2009Fresher by 31 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Pentax VS20

 Fujifilm Z33WP VS20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z33WP enjoys external dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has proportions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Pentax VS20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP and the VS20.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z33WP and VS20 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z33WP and VS20.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax VS20 to produce more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z33WP will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography highlights
Pentax VS20 Street photography highlights
60
environment sealing
lighter than competition (110g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (235 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Sports photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Sports photography camera
23
environment sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography details
Pentax VS20 Travel photography details
59
lighter than competition (110g)
environment sealing
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
68
lighter than competitors (235g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Landscape photography features
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography features
26
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z33WP
Vlogging with Pentax VS20
25
lighter than competition (110g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (235g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Pentax VS20
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPPentax Optio VS20
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Pentax Optio VS20
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-01 2012-01-25
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focus distance 8cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110g (0.24 lb) 235g (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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 model NP-45 D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $197 $106