• 1/2.35 inch 27.3mm2
  • 8.0 megapixels
  • 36.00mm - 180.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2 inch 30.7mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 500.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Pentax V20 advantages over Fujifilm F800EXR

  • Less expensive
    $280 vs $350 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.85 vs 1.39 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Thinner
    23 mm vs 36 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    145g vs 232g
    Lighter weight

Fujifilm F800EXR advantages over Pentax V20

  • Larger sensor
    1/2 inch vs 1/2.35 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    500 mm vs 180 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 8.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 36 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    8.0 fps vs 1.4 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 Pentax W60

Pentax V20
Pentax W60
  • $203
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More pixels

Compare Pentax V20 vs Pentax W60

Fujifilm F800EXR
Pentax W60
  • $350
  • 1/2 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Manual focus

Compare Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax W60

Compared to Nikon S560

Pentax V20
Nikon S560
  • $203
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More pixels

Compare Pentax V20 vs Nikon S560

Fujifilm F800EXR
Nikon S560
  • $350
  • 1/2 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon S560

Compared to Olympus FE-370

Pentax V20
Olympus FE-370
  • $203
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $136
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Pentax V20 vs Olympus FE-370

Fujifilm F800EXR
Olympus FE-370
  • $350
  • 1/2 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • RAW file ability
  • $136
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus FE-370

Compared to Fujifilm F770EXR

Pentax V20
Fujifilm F770EXR
  • $203
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $253
  • 1/2 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Pentax V20 vs Fujifilm F770EXR

Fujifilm F800EXR
Fujifilm F770EXR
  • $350
  • 1/2 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $253
  • 1/2 inch

Compare Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm F770EXR

Compared to Fujifilm F900EXR

Pentax V20
Fujifilm F900EXR
  • $203
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $269
  • 1/2 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Pentax V20 vs Fujifilm F900EXR

Fujifilm F800EXR
Fujifilm F900EXR
  • $350
  • 1/2 inch
  • $269
  • 1/2 inch
  • Shoots 60p video
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm F900EXR

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