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Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax S1

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax S1 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 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
  • Introduced March 2011
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm JV150 versus Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and the S1 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JV150 was manufactured 13 months earlier than the S1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm JV150 matches up vs the S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Pentax S1

 Fujifilm JV150 S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Fujifilm JV150

 S1 Fujifilm JV150 
IntroducedMarch 2011February 2010More recent by 13 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm JV150 and Pentax S1

 Fujifilm JV150 S1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JV150 offers physical dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax S1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JV150 versus Pentax S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 against the S1.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JV150 and S1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JV150 and S1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm JV150 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Street photography features
Pentax S1 Street photography features
56
lighter than average (126g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JV150
Sports photography with Pentax S1
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Travel photography information
Pentax S1 Travel photography information
62
lighter than average (126 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
64
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Landscape photography information
Pentax S1 Landscape photography information
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
42
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax S1 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average (126 grams)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JV150 and Pentax S1
 Fujifilm FinePix JV150Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix JV150 Pentax Optio S1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-03-02
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 126g (0.28 pounds) 157g (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 Overall 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 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 1 1
Price at release $0 $174