Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax VS20

Following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax VS20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and VS20 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X30 was launched 2 years after the VS20 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up vs the VS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X30 and Pentax Optio VS20. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X30 enjoys outer dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax VS20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 compared to the VS20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and VS20 is 80 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X30 and VS20.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X30 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax VS20 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X30 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.