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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Announced August 2014
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax Q-S1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm JZ200 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was launched 3 years prior to the Q-S1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm JZ200 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm JZ200 matches up vs the Q-S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Pentax Q-S1

 Fujifilm JZ200 Q-S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 Q-S1 Fujifilm JZ200 
AnnouncedAugust 2014January 2012Fresher by 31 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Pentax Q-S1

 Fujifilm JZ200 Q-S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JZ200 offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Pentax Q-S1 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 compared to the Q-S1.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ200 and Q-S1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Q-S1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm JZ200 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Fujifilm JZ200 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JZ200 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Portrait photography features
Pentax Q-S1 Portrait photography features
30
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
has manual focus
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Street photography with Pentax Q-S1
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (135g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (203 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Sports photography highlights
Pentax Q-S1 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
37
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Travel photography factors
Pentax Q-S1 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than average (135g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
60
lighter than competition in class (203 grams)
flash built-in
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Landscape photography details
Pentax Q-S1 Landscape photography details
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Vlogging highlights
Pentax Q-S1 Vlogging highlights
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (135g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (203g)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Pentax Q-S1
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Pentax Q-S1
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-01-05 2014-08-04
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Q Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 203g (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $250