• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.4 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 560.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm XP100 advantages over Pentax VS20

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    27 mm vs 38 mm
    Thinner
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video

Pentax VS20 advantages over Fujifilm XP100

  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.1 vs f/3.9
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • More telephoto lens reach
    560 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm XP20

Fujifilm XP100
Fujifilm XP20
  • $129
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $139
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm XP100 vs Fujifilm XP20

Pentax VS20
Fujifilm XP20
  • $106
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $139
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Pentax VS20 vs Fujifilm XP20

Compared to Olympus SZ-12

Fujifilm XP100
Olympus SZ-12
  • $129
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Fujifilm XP100 vs Olympus SZ-12

Pentax VS20
Olympus SZ-12
  • $106
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • HDMI out

Compare Pentax VS20 vs Olympus SZ-12

Compared to Olympus TG-820

Fujifilm XP100
Olympus TG-820
  • $129
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $179
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen

Compare Fujifilm XP100 vs Olympus TG-820

Pentax VS20
Olympus TG-820
  • $106
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $179
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Pentax VS20 vs Olympus TG-820

Compared to Fujifilm XP170

Fujifilm XP100
Fujifilm XP170
  • $129
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out

Compare Fujifilm XP100 vs Fujifilm XP170

Pentax VS20
Fujifilm XP170
  • $106
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Pentax VS20 vs Fujifilm XP170

Compared to Olympus SZ-16

Fujifilm XP100
Olympus SZ-16
  • $129
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Thinner
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm XP100 vs Olympus SZ-16

Pentax VS20
Olympus SZ-16
  • $106
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • HDMI out

Compare Pentax VS20 vs Olympus SZ-16

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