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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax S1

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ505
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed March 2011
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm JZ500 and Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the S1 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The JZ500 was brought out 8 months prior to the S1 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the JZ500 matches up versus the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Pentax S1

 JZ500 S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 S1 JZ500 
RevealedMarch 2011June 2010Newer by 8 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Pentax S1

 JZ500 S1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ500 has physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the FujiFilm JZ500 and Pentax S1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the JZ500 against the S1.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and S1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and S1.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files however you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged JZ500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography information
Pentax S1 Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Sports photography camera
35
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Travel photography camera
67
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography factors
Pentax S1 Landscape photography factors
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging highlights
Pentax S1 Vlogging highlights
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Pentax S1
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Pentax Optio S1
Also Known as FinePix JZ505 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2011-03-02
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 157 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $230 $174