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Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Announced August 2011
Pentax RS1500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released March 2011
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm JX370 and Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was introduced 5 months later than the RS1500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX370 scores versus the RS1500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Pentax RS1500

 Fujifilm JX370 RS1500 

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Fujifilm JX370

 RS1500 Fujifilm JX370 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Pentax RS1500

 Fujifilm JX370 RS1500 
ReleasedAugust 2011March 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX370 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 and the RS1500.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX370 and RS1500 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX370 and RS1500.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you would want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX370
Portrait photography with Pentax RS1500
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Street photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others in class (124g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
weather proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography details
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography details
31
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (190 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
37
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than others in class (124g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (190 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
67
weather proof
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Landscape photography camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery power (190 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX370
Vlogging with Pentax RS1500
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (124g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
25
really wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Pentax RS1500
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Pentax Optio RS1500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-11 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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124g (0.27 lb) 157g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 190 images 260 images
Battery form Battery Pack 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 SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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