FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax MX-1

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the JV200 (14MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the JV200 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizing.

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The JV200 was introduced 3 years before the MX-1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the JV200 matches up versus the MX-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JV200 & Pentax MX-1. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm JV200 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JV200 features outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax MX-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the JV200 and the MX-1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the JV200 and MX-1 is 96 and 84 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the JV200 and MX-1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The JV200 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the FujiFilm JV200 will deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older JV200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.