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Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Fujifilm JV150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2010
Pentax RS1500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched March 2011
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Fujifilm JV150 versus Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JV150 was unveiled 13 months earlier than the RS1500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm JV150 grades vs the RS1500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Pentax RS1500

 Fujifilm JV150 RS1500 

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Fujifilm JV150

 RS1500 Fujifilm JV150 
LaunchedMarch 2011February 2010More recent by 13 months
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm JV150 and Pentax RS1500

 Fujifilm JV150 RS1500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JV150 provides outer measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm JV150 versus Pentax RS1500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 compared to the RS1500.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JV150 and RS1500 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JV150 and RS1500.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should always take the production date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm JV150 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JV150
Portrait photography with Pentax RS1500
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JV150
Street photography with Pentax RS1500
56
lighter than competition (126 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
environment proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Sports photography camera
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
37
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Travel photography info
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography info
62
lighter than competition (126 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
environment proof
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JV150
Landscape photography with Pentax RS1500
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Vlogging factors
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competition (126g)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
25
really wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JV150 and Pentax RS1500
 Fujifilm FinePix JV150Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix JV150 Pentax Optio RS1500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2011-03-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Max aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 157 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $150