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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JV105
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the FujiFilm JV100 versus Panasonic TS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and TS20 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was brought out 24 months before the TS20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the JV100 scores against the TS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Panasonic TS20

 JV100 TS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the FujiFilm JV100

 TS20 JV100 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2010Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Panasonic TS20

 JV100 TS20 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm JV100 has got outside dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic TS20 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JV100 versus Panasonic TS20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the JV100 vs the TS20.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JV100 and TS20 is 96 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the JV100 and TS20.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic TS20 to produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older JV100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JV100
Street photography with Panasonic TS20
55
lighter than average in class (126g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competition (142g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JV100
Travel photography with Panasonic TS20
56
lighter than average in class (126g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
lighter than competition (142g)
environment proof
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography highlights
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JV100
Vlogging with Panasonic TS20
25
lighter than average in class (126g)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (142 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Panasonic TS20
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also called FinePix JV105 Lumix DMC-FT20
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-02-02 2012-01-31
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 life - 250 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $99 $179