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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Announced March 2011
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm JZ200 versus Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was released 10 months after the RS1500 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm JZ200 scores against the RS1500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Pentax RS1500

 Fujifilm JZ200 RS1500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012March 2011More modern by 10 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 RS1500 Fujifilm JZ200 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Pentax RS1500

 Fujifilm JZ200 RS1500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ200 provides outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm JZ200 versus Pentax RS1500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 vs the RS1500.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ200 and RS1500 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ200 and RS1500.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm JZ200 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JZ200 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Portrait photography with Pentax RS1500
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Street photography with Pentax RS1500
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (135 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
environment proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Sports photography with Pentax RS1500
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
37
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Travel photography with Pentax RS1500
68
lighter than others (135g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
67
environment proofing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Landscape photography with Pentax RS1500
43
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
40
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Vlogging information
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging information
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (135 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
25
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Pentax RS1500
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Pentax Optio RS1500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology 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
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 157 gr (0.35 lb)
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 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
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Launch price $0 $150