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FujiFilm JV100 vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

FujiFilm JV100 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JV105
Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced April 2010
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm JV100 versus Leica V-Lux 20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the JV100 (12MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was announced 2 months before the V-Lux 20 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the JV100 scores versus the V-Lux 20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 JV100 V-Lux 20 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the FujiFilm JV100

 V-Lux 20 JV100 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Leica V-Lux 20

 JV100 V-Lux 20 
IntroducedFebruary 2010April 2010Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

FujiFilm JV100 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JV100 enjoys physical measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 20 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JV100 versus Leica V-Lux 20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the JV100 vs the V-Lux 20.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the JV100 and V-Lux 20 is 96 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Leica V-Lux 20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the JV100 and V-Lux 20.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of files but you should always factor the age of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JV100
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 20
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography details
Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography details
55
lighter than competition (126g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Sports photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Travel photography info
Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography info
56
lighter than competition (126 grams)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
63
lighter than competition (218g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Landscape photography camera
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Vlogging info
Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging info
25
lighter than competition (126 grams)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Leica V-Lux 20
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Leica V-Lux 20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Leica V-Lux 20
Also called FinePix JV105 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2010-04-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lb) 218 grams (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $99 $779