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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax S1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 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
  • Introduced March 2011
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax S1 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm JZ200 versus Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was introduced 11 months after the S1 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm JZ200 scores versus the S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Pentax S1

 Fujifilm JZ200 S1 
IntroducedJanuary 2012March 2011Newer by 11 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 S1 Fujifilm JZ200 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Pentax S1

 Fujifilm JZ200 S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JZ200 provides outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm JZ200 versus Pentax S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 and the S1.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ200 and S1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ200 and S1.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm JZ200 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JZ200 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Portrait photography camera
30
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Street photography info
Pentax S1 Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (135 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Sports photography with Pentax S1
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Travel photography information
Pentax S1 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition (135g)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
64
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Landscape photography features
Pentax S1 Landscape photography features
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Vlogging highlights
Pentax S1 Vlogging highlights
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (135g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Pentax S1
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Pentax Optio S1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2011-03-02
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
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 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 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $174