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FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
18
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix JV200 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 125g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JV205
Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2011
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm JV200 versus Pentax RZ18, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the JV200 (14MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The JV200 was launched 8 months earlier than the RZ18 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the JV200 matches up versus the RZ18 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Pentax RZ18

 JV200 RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the FujiFilm JV200

 RZ18 JV200 
IntroducedSeptember 2011January 2011Newer by 8 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Pentax RZ18

 JV200 RZ18 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JV200 has physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax RZ18 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm JV200 versus Pentax RZ18 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the JV200 and the RZ18.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the JV200 and RZ18 is 96 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JV200 and RZ18.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Pentax RZ18 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged JV200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Portrait photography details
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography details
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Street photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than others (125 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (178 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Sports photography camera
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Travel photography advice
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography advice
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lighter than others (125 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competitors in class (178g)
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Landscape photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JV200
Vlogging with Pentax RZ18
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lighter than others (125g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (178g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV200 and Pentax RZ18
 FujiFilm FinePix JV200Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV200 Pentax Optio RZ18
Other name FinePix JV205 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-09-12
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 178g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 shots -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $49 $210