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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax ist DS2

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Pentax ist DS2 front
Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax ist DS2 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced January 2012
Pentax ist DS2
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched August 2005
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax ist DS2 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm JZ100 and Pentax ist DS2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the Fujifilm JZ100 (1/2.3") and ist DS2 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was brought out 6 years after the ist DS2 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm JZ100 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm JZ100 matches up versus the ist DS2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Pentax ist DS2

 Fujifilm JZ100 ist DS2 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2005More modern by 78 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kCrisper screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DS2 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 ist DS2 Fujifilm JZ100 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Pentax ist DS2

 Fujifilm JZ100 ist DS2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax ist DS2 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JZ100 has outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax ist DS2 has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 vs the ist DS2.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax ist DS2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and ist DS2 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax ist DS2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax ist DS2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JZ100 and ist DS2.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm JZ100 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Fujifilm JZ100 will resolve more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JZ100 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax ist DS2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax ist DS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax ist DS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax ist DS2 as a Portrait photography camera
29
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
51
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography highlights
Pentax ist DS2 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (129g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (605g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography information
Pentax ist DS2 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography information
Pentax ist DS2 Travel photography information
68
lighter than average in class (129 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
52
lighter than others in class (605g)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (6MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Landscape photography with Pentax ist DS2
38
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
47
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging features
Pentax ist DS2 Vlogging features
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (129g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
22
lighter than others in class (605 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution ( resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax ist DS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Pentax ist DS2
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Pentax ist DS2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Pentax ist DS2
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2012-01-05 2005-08-22
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.9-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 -
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 grams (0.28 lb) 605 grams (1.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
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 model NP-45A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $190 -