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Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

Fujifilm JV150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released February 2010
Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2011
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax RZ18, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JV150 was brought out 19 months earlier than the RZ18 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm JV150 matches up versus the RZ18 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Pentax RZ18

 Fujifilm JV150 RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Fujifilm JV150

 RZ18 Fujifilm JV150 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011February 2010More modern by 19 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JV150 and Pentax RZ18

 Fujifilm JV150 RZ18 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JV150 provides outside measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax RZ18 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax RZ18 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 and the RZ18.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JV150 and RZ18 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JV150 and RZ18.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax RZ18 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JV150 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Street photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (126g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (178 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Sports photography advice
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography advice
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
46
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Travel photography highlights
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than competition in class (126g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than competition in class (178g)
weather proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Landscape photography advice
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography advice
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JV150
Vlogging with Pentax RZ18
25
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
30
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (178g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JV150 and Pentax RZ18
 Fujifilm FinePix JV150Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JV150 Pentax Optio RZ18
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2011-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
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) 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
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 178 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $210