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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax S1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Pentax S1
(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
  • Launched March 2011
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was released 11 months after the S1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm JZ100 scores versus the S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Pentax S1

 Fujifilm JZ100 S1 
LaunchedJanuary 2012March 2011Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 S1 Fujifilm JZ100 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Pentax S1

 Fujifilm JZ100 S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ100 comes with outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax S1 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).

Look at the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax S1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 and the S1.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and S1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ100 and S1.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm JZ100 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Portrait photography with Pentax S1
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography details
Pentax S1 Street photography details
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography information
Pentax S1 Sports photography information
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography information
Pentax S1 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competitors (129g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
64
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax S1 Landscape photography highlights
37
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax S1 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Pentax S1
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Pentax Optio S1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 surface 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
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum 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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AEB
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)
Max 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 grams (0.28 lbs) 157 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical 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 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $190 $174