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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ305
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 JZ300 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Its time to look closer at the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Pentax VS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was brought out 24 months earlier than the VS20 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the JZ300 grades vs the VS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Pentax VS20

 JZ300 VS20 

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 VS20 JZ300 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2010More recent by 24 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Pentax VS20

 JZ300 VS20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ300 has got physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has specifications of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Pentax VS20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the JZ300 vs the VS20.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and VS20 is 93 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and VS20.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Pentax VS20 to produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older JZ300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography details
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography highlights
Pentax VS20 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (235g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Sports photography with Pentax VS20
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Travel photography camera
61
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competition (235g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Landscape photography with Pentax VS20
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
47
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging highlights
Pentax VS20 Vlogging highlights
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (235g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Pentax VS20
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Pentax Optio VS20
Also Known as FinePix JZ305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2500s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 235 grams (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $180 $106