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FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
18
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 125g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix JV205
Pentax RS1500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced March 2011
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm JV200 and Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the JV200 (14MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JV200 was revealed 2 months before the RS1500 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the JV200 scores vs the RS1500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Pentax RS1500

 JV200 RS1500 

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the FujiFilm JV200

 RS1500 JV200 
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Pentax RS1500

 JV200 RS1500 
IntroducedJanuary 2011March 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JV200 has exterior dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JV200 and Pentax RS1500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the JV200 against the RS1500.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JV200 and RS1500 is 96 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the JV200 and RS1500.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you really should take the release date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Street photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Sports photography details
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography details
29
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
37
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Landscape photography camera
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
40
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Vlogging information
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging information
25
lighter than others in class (125g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
25
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV200 and Pentax RS1500
 FujiFilm FinePix JV200Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV200 Pentax Optio RS1500
Also referred to as FinePix JV205 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-03-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 157g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life 180 shots 260 shots
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $49 $150