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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax VS20

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-E2
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E3
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
  • Launched January 2012
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax VS20 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm X-E2S versus Pentax VS20, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm X-E2S (APS-C) and VS20 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was revealed 4 years after the VS20 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-E2S being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-E2S matches up versus the VS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Pentax VS20

 Fujifilm X-E2S VS20 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2012Newer by 49 months
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 VS20 Fujifilm X-E2S 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Pentax VS20

 Fujifilm X-E2S VS20 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2S provides outer measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-E2S versus Pentax VS20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S versus the VS20.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2S and VS20 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E2S and VS20.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2S provides the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF easier. The younger Fujifilm X-E2S will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Portrait photography camera
76
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
36
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography information
Pentax VS20 Street photography information
67
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (235 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Sports photography with Pentax VS20
70
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
44
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Travel photography with Pentax VS20
72
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competitors (235g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Landscape photography highlights
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography highlights
76
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
47
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Vlogging details
Pentax VS20 Vlogging details
35
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (235g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Pentax VS20
 Fujifilm X-E2SPentax Optio VS20
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X-E2S Pentax Optio VS20
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-01-15 2012-01-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 77 3
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-4.8
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 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
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lbs) 235 grams (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 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 350 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126 D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $599 $106