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Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax VS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and VS20 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was revealed 3 years before the VS20 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades vs the VS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Pentax VS20

 Fujifilm Z37 VS20 

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Fujifilm Z37

 VS20 Fujifilm Z37 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2009Fresher by 30 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Pentax VS20

 Fujifilm Z37 VS20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z37 provides outside measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 and the VS20.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and VS20 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z37 and VS20.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax VS20 to render more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z37 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z37
Street photography with Pentax VS20
54
lighter than average (125 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (235g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography info
Pentax VS20 Sports photography info
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography advice
Pentax VS20 Travel photography advice
55
lighter than average (125g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
68
lighter than others in class (235 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography features
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography features
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
46
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax VS20 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (235 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Pentax VS20
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Pentax Optio VS20
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-22 2012-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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 range 8cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 235 gr (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-45A D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $130 $106