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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JV105
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS25
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Panasonic ZS20

 JV100 ZS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the FujiFilm JV100

 ZS20 JV100 
ReleasedApril 2012February 2010More recent by 27 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Panasonic ZS20

 JV100 ZS20 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

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

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

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.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography factors
55
lighter than average (126 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than average (206 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than average (126g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than average (206g)
offers focus by touch
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Landscape photography camera
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery (260 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JV100
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS20
25
lighter than average (126g)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
34
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (206 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Panasonic ZS20
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Otherwise known as FinePix JV105 Lumix DMC-TZ30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2012-04-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 206 grams (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $99 $349