Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax VS20

Here is a in depth review of the Fujifilm X20 versus Pentax VS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and VS20 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X20 was revealed 16 months later than the VS20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X20 grades vs the VS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X20 and Pentax Optio VS20. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X20 enjoys outer dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has proportions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X20 versus Pentax VS20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 compared to the VS20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and VS20 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X20 and VS20.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X20 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax VS20 will render greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X20 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.