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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
26 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
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 JZ100 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm JZ100 and Pentax VS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was brought out at a similar time to the VS20 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm JZ100 scores against the VS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Pentax VS20

					

					

						
 Fujifilm JZ100 VS20 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Fujifilm JZ100

					

					

						
 VS20 Fujifilm JZ100 
Manually focus  Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Pentax VS20

					

					

						
 Fujifilm JZ100 VS20 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen  Lacking Touch screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ100 enjoys exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm JZ100 and Pentax VS20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 and the VS20.
Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ100 and VS20 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
More often than not, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JZ100 and VS20.
Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Pentax VS20 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

						Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography information
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography information
28
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
36
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography details
Pentax VS20 Street photography details
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average in class (235g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography information
Pentax VS20 Sports photography information
39
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
44
 excellent zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm JZ100 as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax VS20 as a Travel photography camera
68
 lighter than competition in class (129g)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
68
 lighter than average in class (235 grams)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 long zoom (560mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm JZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax VS20 as a Landscape photography camera
37
 quite wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse function
47
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging info
Pentax VS20 Vlogging info
31
 quite wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have microphone port
30
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average in class (235 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external mic port
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Pentax VS20
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Pentax Optio VS20
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 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
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 3
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 2.60 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 129 gr (0.28 pounds) 235 gr (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" 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 model NP-45A D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $190 $106