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FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JX305
Pentax VS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
  • 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax VS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was brought out 12 months earlier than the VS20 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the JX300 scores vs the VS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Pentax VS20

 JX300 VS20 

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the FujiFilm JX300

 VS20 JX300 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Pentax VS20

 JX300 VS20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX300 enjoys outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has specifications of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the JX300 compared to the VS20.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and VS20 is 95 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and VS20.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax VS20 to provide more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older JX300 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography information
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography information
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JX300
Street photography with Pentax VS20
55
lighter than others in class (130g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (235 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JX300
Sports photography with Pentax VS20
31
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
44
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography information
Pentax VS20 Travel photography information
65
lighter than others in class (130g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery (180 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
68
lighter than competition in class (235g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography highlights
32
decently wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery (180 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging highlights
Pentax VS20 Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (130g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (235g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Pentax VS20
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Pentax Optio VS20
Alternate name FinePix JX305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2012-01-25
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 3
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800s 1/2500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 235g (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 180 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI122
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 $110 $106