Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax VS20
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
- Launched November 2011
(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
- Released January 2012
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Here is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and VS20 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Fujifilm X-S1 was announced 2 months earlier than the VS20 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-S1 scores vs the VS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Pentax VS20
| Fujifilm X-S1 | VS20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Fujifilm X-S1
| VS20 | Fujifilm X-S1 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Pentax VS20
| Fujifilm X-S1 | VS20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | November 2011 |  | January 2012 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 has physical dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 versus the VS20.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S1 and VS20 is 52 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S1 and VS20.
Plainly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S1 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax VS20 will provide more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively.
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-S1 | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Pentax |
| Model | Fujifilm X-S1 | Pentax Optio VS20 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2011-11-24 | 2012-01-25 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | EXR | - |
| Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 58.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-624mm (26.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.1-4.8 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 4.1 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2500s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.00 m | 2.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 920 gr (2.03 pounds) | 235 gr (0.52 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 49 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 216 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | NP-95 | D-LI122 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $399 | $106 |