Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax K20D

Here is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax K20D, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and the K20D (15MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm JV150 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm JV150 was manufactured 20 months later than the K20D which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm JV150 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm JV150 scores against the K20D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JV150 and Pentax K20D. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm JV150 Gallery and Pentax K20D Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JV150 provides outside dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax K20D has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax K20D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 against the K20D.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JV150 and K20D is 96 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JV150 and K20D.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm JV150 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Pentax K20D will show more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JV150 provides an edge in sensor tech.