FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax VS20
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax VS20 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 & Pentax Optio VS20. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Pentax VS20
JZ300 | VS20 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the FujiFilm JZ300
VS20 | JZ300 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 24 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Pentax VS20
JZ300 | VS20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
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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 |