FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax VS20
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax VS20 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JV100 & Pentax Optio VS20. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JV100 Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Pentax VS20
JV100 | VS20 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the FujiFilm JV100
VS20 | JV100 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 24 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Pentax VS20
JV100 | VS20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the FujiFilm JV100 and Pentax VS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
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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 |