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Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm JV150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2010
Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Introduced July 2013
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm JV150 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm JV150 was revealed 4 years prior to the MX-1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm JV150 grades vs the MX-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Pentax MX-1

 Fujifilm JV150 MX-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Fujifilm JV150

 MX-1 Fujifilm JV150 
IntroducedJuly 2013February 2010More modern by 41 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JV150 and Pentax MX-1

 Fujifilm JV150 MX-1 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm JV150 offers exterior dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax MX-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 versus the MX-1.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JV150 and MX-1 is 96 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JV150 and MX-1.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm JV150 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm JV150 will resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JV150 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax MX-1 Portrait photography highlights
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
you can focus manually
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Street photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (126g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (391g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Sports photography factors
Pentax MX-1 Sports photography factors
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (290 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Travel photography information
Pentax MX-1 Travel photography information
62
lighter than competition in class (126g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
61
good battery pack (290 shots)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (391g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Landscape photography info
Pentax MX-1 Landscape photography info
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
55
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (290 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Vlogging advice
Pentax MX-1 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition in class (126g)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
33
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (391 grams)
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JV150 and Pentax MX-1
 Fujifilm FinePix JV150Pentax MX-1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix JV150 Pentax MX-1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2013-07-01
Physical type 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 391 grams (0.86 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 208
Other
Battery life - 290 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A D-Li-106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $0 $400