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FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax VS20 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JV105
Pentax VS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
  • 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released January 2012
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the FujiFilm JV100 and Pentax VS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was announced 24 months earlier than the VS20 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the JV100 scores versus the VS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Pentax VS20

 JV100 VS20 

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the FujiFilm JV100

 VS20 JV100 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2010More recent by 24 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Pentax VS20

 JV100 VS20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JV100 offers exterior 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 Pentax VS20 has dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the JV100 vs the VS20.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the JV100 and VS20 is 96 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JV100 and VS20.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Pentax VS20 to result in extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older JV100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography information
Pentax VS20 Street photography information
55
lighter than others in class (126g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (235g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography features
Pentax VS20 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than others in class (126g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than others (235g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography highlights
23
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
47
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JV100
Vlogging with Pentax VS20
25
lighter than others in class (126g)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (235 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Pentax VS20
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Pentax Optio VS20
Also Known as FinePix JV105 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2012-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) 235g (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 D-LI122
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 Single Single
Pricing at release $99 $106