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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Launched March 2011
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was unveiled 10 months later than the RS1500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm JZ100 grades versus the RS1500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Pentax RS1500

 Fujifilm JZ100 RS1500 
LaunchedJanuary 2012March 2011More recent by 10 months

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 RS1500 Fujifilm JZ100 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Pentax RS1500

 Fujifilm JZ100 RS1500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ100 features outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax RS1500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 versus the RS1500.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and RS1500 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The visual here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ100 and RS1500.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm JZ100 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography details
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography details
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography details
Pentax RS1500 Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (129g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
environment sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography information
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography information
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography details
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography details
68
lighter than others (129 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
67
environment sealing
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography highlights
37
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
40
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JZ100
Vlogging with Pentax RS1500
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (129g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
25
relatively wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Pentax RS1500
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Pentax Optio RS1500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2011-03-16
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 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 photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 grams (0.28 lb) 157 grams (0.35 lb)
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 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 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $190 $150