FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS20

Let's take a deeper look at the FujiFilm JV100 and Panasonic ZS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the JV100 (12MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was announced 3 years before the ZS20 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the JV100 matches up versus the ZS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JV100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm JV100 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JV100 has exterior dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JV100 and Panasonic ZS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the JV100 against the ZS20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JV100 and ZS20 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the JV100 and ZS20.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS20 to give you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older JV100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.