Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax S1
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced March 2011
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The following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm JX500 versus Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Fujifilm JX500 was introduced 11 months after the S1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores against the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and Pentax Optio S1. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery and Pentax S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Pentax S1
| Fujifilm JX500 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | March 2011 | Newer by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Fujifilm JX500
| S1 | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Pentax S1
| Fujifilm JX500 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX500 has exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 versus the S1.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and S1 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and S1.
As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm JX500 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax S1 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Pentax Optio S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Pentax |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Pentax Optio S1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2012-01-05 | 2011-03-02 |
| Physical type | 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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 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 support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.50 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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), 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 port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 113g (0.25 lbs) | 157g (0.35 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 life | - | 260 photographs |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-45A | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $90 | $174 |
