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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
18
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 125g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix JV205
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS25
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic ZS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the JV200 (14MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JV200 was manufactured 15 months before the ZS20 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the JV200 matches up versus the ZS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Panasonic ZS20

 JV200 ZS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the FujiFilm JV200

 ZS20 JV200 
LaunchedApril 2012January 2011Newer by 15 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic ZS20

 JV200 ZS20 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JV200 has outside measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic ZS20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the JV200 and the ZS20.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JV200 and ZS20 is 96 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the JV200 and ZS20.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged JV200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography details
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography details
29
good megapixels (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography features
60
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
supports touch focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography features
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
42
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JV200
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS20
25
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
34
decently wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic ZS20
 FujiFilm FinePix JV200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Alternative name FinePix JV205 Lumix DMC-TZ30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-04-26
Body design 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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 206 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 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 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 180 images 260 images
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $49 $349