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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix JZ305
Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum 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 JZ300 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the JZ300 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") posses different sensor sizes.

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The JZ300 was manufactured 4 years before the MX-1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the JZ300 matches up vs the MX-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Pentax MX-1

 JZ300 MX-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 MX-1 JZ300 
RevealedJuly 2013February 2010Newer by 41 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Pentax MX-1

 JZ300 MX-1 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ300 offers exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the JZ300 compared to the MX-1.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and MX-1 is 93 and 84 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and MX-1.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The JZ300 features the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh tougher. The more aged JZ300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography info
Pentax MX-1 Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
42
has manual focus
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography features
Pentax MX-1 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (391 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (290 shots)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography highlights
Pentax MX-1 Travel photography highlights
61
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
61
better than average battery power (290 shots)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (391g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Landscape photography with Pentax MX-1
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
55
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (290 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging advice
Pentax MX-1 Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
33
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (391g)
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Pentax MX-1
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Pentax MX-1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Pentax MX-1
Otherwise known as FinePix JZ305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2013-07-01
Body design 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 391 gr (0.86 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 shots
Style 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $180 $400