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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix JZ505
Pentax VS20
(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
  • Introduced January 2012
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Pentax VS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was manufactured 19 months prior to the VS20 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the JZ500 scores against the VS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Pentax VS20

 JZ500 VS20 

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 VS20 JZ500 
IntroducedJanuary 2012June 2010Newer by 19 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Pentax VS20

 JZ500 VS20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ500 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has sizing 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the JZ500 versus the VS20.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and VS20 is 93 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and VS20.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Pentax VS20 to give you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography info
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography info
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (235 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography factors
Pentax VS20 Sports photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography highlights
Pentax VS20 Travel photography highlights
67
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competition (235g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography highlights
37
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
46
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging details
Pentax VS20 Vlogging details
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (235 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Pentax VS20
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Pentax Optio VS20
Also referred to as FinePix JZ505 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-06-16 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 235 gr (0.52 pounds)
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
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $230 $106