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FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax K-x

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JX355
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Revealed December 2009
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax K-x Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the FujiFilm JX350 versus Pentax K-x, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the JX350 (16MP) and K-x (12MP) and the JX350 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The JX350 was revealed 13 months later than the K-x making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm JX350 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the JX350 matches up against the K-x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Pentax K-x

 JX350 K-x 
RevealedJanuary 2011December 2009More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the FujiFilm JX350

 K-x JX350 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Pentax K-x

 JX350 K-x 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX350 enjoys exterior dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Pentax K-x has measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the JX350 and the K-x.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax K-x size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JX350 and K-x is 95 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX350 and K-x.

All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The JX350 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the FujiFilm JX350 will provide greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern JX350 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax K-x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-x Portrait photography factors
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition (130 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Sports photography features
Pentax K-x Sports photography features
32
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
61
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery power (1,900 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (5.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JX350
Travel photography with Pentax K-x
65
lighter than competition (130g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
54
great battery power (1,900 per charge)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-x Landscape photography features
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (180 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
61
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (1,900 per charge)
screen is small (2.7")
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JX350
Vlogging with Pentax K-x
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reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
27
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Pentax K-x
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Pentax K-x
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Pentax K-x
Also called FinePix JX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-12-23
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.6-6.2 -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 16.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
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 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lb) 580 grams (1.28 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 811
Other
Battery life 180 photos 1900 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $600