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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
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
  • Launched January 2012
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm JZ200 versus Pentax VS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was launched at a similar time to the VS20 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm JZ200 grades versus the VS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Pentax VS20

 Fujifilm JZ200 VS20 

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 VS20 Fujifilm JZ200 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Pentax VS20

 Fujifilm JZ200 VS20 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ200 has physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and 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).

Look at the Fujifilm JZ200 versus Pentax VS20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 compared to the VS20.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ200 and VS20 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ200 and VS20.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of files though you should really factor the age of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Portrait photography details
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography details
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Street photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (235g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Sports photography advice
Pentax VS20 Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Travel photography information
Pentax VS20 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
68
lighter than others (235g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Landscape photography advice
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography advice
42
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
46
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Vlogging info
Pentax VS20 Vlogging info
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (235g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Pentax VS20
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Pentax Optio VS20
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2012-01-25
Physical type 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 3
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 235 grams (0.52 lbs)
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 Overall 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $106