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Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax S1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released August 2011
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
  • Launched March 2011
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm JX370 and Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the S1 (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was manufactured 6 months after the S1 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm JX370 grades versus the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Pentax S1

 Fujifilm JX370 S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Fujifilm JX370

 S1 Fujifilm JX370 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Pentax S1

 Fujifilm JX370 S1 
LaunchedAugust 2011March 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX370 provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Pentax S1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JX370 and Pentax S1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 against the S1.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX370 and S1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX370 and S1.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX370
Portrait photography with Pentax S1
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Street photography features
Pentax S1 Street photography features
55
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Sports photography camera
31
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (190 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography highlights
Pentax S1 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery pack (190 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
64
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography details
Pentax S1 Landscape photography details
32
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (190 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX370
Vlogging with Pentax S1
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Pentax S1
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Pentax Optio S1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-11 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 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
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
Mic input
Headphone input
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 124 grams (0.27 lbs) 157 grams (0.35 lbs)
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 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 190 images 260 images
Battery format 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 1 1
Pricing at release $159 $174