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FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JV105
Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
  • Revealed July 2013
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview

Here, we are comparing the FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the JV100 (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is very close but the JV100 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizes.

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The JV100 was announced 4 years prior to the MX-1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the JV100 matches up vs the MX-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Pentax MX-1

 JV100 MX-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the FujiFilm JV100

 MX-1 JV100 
RevealedJuly 2013February 2010More modern by 41 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Pentax MX-1

 JV100 MX-1 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JV100 comes with outer dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the JV100 vs the MX-1.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the JV100 and MX-1 is 96 and 84 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the JV100 and MX-1.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor sizes. The JV100 has the smaller sensor which should make obtaining bokeh more challenging. The more aged JV100 will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography factors
Pentax MX-1 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
focusing manually
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography details
Pentax MX-1 Street photography details
55
lighter than others (126 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than average (391g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (290 shots)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than others (126g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
61
great battery power (290 CIPA)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (391 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Landscape photography camera
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
55
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (290 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others (126 grams)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
33
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing mic support
heavier than average (391 grams)
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Pentax MX-1
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Pentax MX-1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Pentax MX-1
Also referred to as FinePix JV105 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2013-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 391 grams (0.86 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 208
Other
Battery life - 290 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-Li-106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $99 $400