Olympus PEN E-P1 vs Fujifilm FinePix JV200

      Olympus PEN E-P1

      Fujifilm FinePix JV200
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Olympus PEN E-P1 and the Fujifilm FinePix JV200, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Olympus PEN E-P1 was introduced in July 2009 and Fujifilm FinePix JV200 was introduced in January 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Olympus PEN E-P1 Highlights

      • 12 MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit

      Fujifilm FinePix JV200 Highlights

      • 14.0 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.2 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Olympus PEN E-P1
      4. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix JV200
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Olympus PEN E-P1 and Fujifilm FinePix JV200.

      PROS

      Olympus PEN E-P1

      Fujifilm FinePix JV200

      •   Video Capture
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 355 g (0.78 lb / 12.52 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 125 g (0.28 lb / 4.41 oz)

      CONS

      Olympus PEN E-P1

      Fujifilm FinePix JV200

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 55
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.0 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1400 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Olympus PEN E-P1

      Fujifilm FinePix JV200

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Olympus PEN E-P1

      Olympus PEN E-P1
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus PEN E-P1 over Fujifilm FinePix JV200.

      Olympus PEN E-P1 vs Fujifilm FinePix JV200
      Larger Sensor Micro Four Thirds vs 1/2.3-inch
      RAW Support vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Image Stabilization Sensor Shift vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 60 sec vs 8 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/1400 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps vs 1.2 fps
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      HDMI Output Mini type C vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Longer Battery Life 300 shots vs 180 shots

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      Olympus PEN E-PL1s
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Olympus PEN-F
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20 MP

      Olympus PEN E-P7
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20 MP

      Olympus PEN E-P2
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Olympus PEN E-P5
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.1 MP

      Olympus PEN E-PM1
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.3 MP

      Olympus PEN E-PL8
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.1 MP

      Olympus PEN E-PL5
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.1 MP

      Olympus PEN E-PL1
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Olympus PEN E-P3
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.3 MP

      Olympus PEN E-PL2
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Olympus PEN E-PL7
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.1 MP

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix JV200

      Fujifilm JV200
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix JV200 over Olympus PEN E-P1.

      Olympus PEN E-P1 vs Fujifilm FinePix JV200
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixel vs 14.0 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 4032 x 3024 vs 4288 x 3216
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Built-in Flash vs
      Lighter 355 g (0.78 lb / 12.52 oz) vs 125 g (0.28 lb / 4.41 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Fujifilm FinePix JV200.

      Fujifilm JV100
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.2 MP

      Fujifilm X100V
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Fujifilm JV150
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M5
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.1 MP

      Nikon D3000
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Sony a1
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      Full Frame

      50.1 MP

      Nikon D1X
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      APS-C

      5.3 MP

      Nikon D1
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      APS-C

      2.66 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a9 III
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      Full Frame

      24.6 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Nikon D80
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Olympus PEN E-P1 Fujifilm FinePix JV200
        Video Capture
        Live View Autofocus
        Light355 g (0.78 lb / 12.52 oz)125 g (0.28 lb / 4.41 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Olympus PEN E-P1 Fujifilm FinePix JV200
        Small SensorMicro Four Thirds1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12 Megapixel14.0 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps1.2 fps
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life300 shots180 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Olympus PEN E-P1 has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution and Fujifilm FinePix JV200 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Olympus PEN E-P1 features a 12 megapixel Micro Four Thirds CMOS sensor with dimensions of 17.3 x 13 mm and a total area of 224.9 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400. Fujifilm FinePix JV200 features a 14.0 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600 and expands to 100 - 3,200 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Olympus PEN E-P1 is equipped with TruePic V processor and can take pictures up to 4032 x 3024 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3200 x 2400, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Fujifilm FinePix JV200 can take pictures up to 4288 x 3216 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4288 x 2864, 4288 x 2416, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 1728, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      In-Body Image Stabilization on Olympus PEN E-P1

      Olympus PEN E-P1 has a built-in Sensor Shift in-body image stabilization (IBIS). This means that you are still getting vibration reduction when camera is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Olympus PEN E-P1 comes with BLS-1 battery pack with battery life of 300 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Olympus PEN E-P1 has a single SD/SDHC card slot. Fujifilm FinePix JV200 has a single SD /SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Olympus PEN E-P1, and up to 1/1400 sec on Fujifilm FinePix JV200. Olympus PEN E-P1 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps. Fujifilm FinePix JV200 can shoot continuously up to 1.2 fps.


      Flash

      Fujifilm FinePix JV200 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 3.50 m. Olympus PEN E-P1 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on Olympus PEN E-P1.

      Physical Parameters

      Olympus PEN E-P1 body has dimensions of 121 x 70 x 36 mm (4.76 x 2.76 x 1.42") and Fujifilm FinePix JV200 body has dimensions of 94 x 56 x 21 mm (3.7 x 2.2 x 0.83"). Olympus PEN E-P1 weighs 355 g (0.78 lb / 12.52 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix JV200 weighs 125 g (0.28 lb / 4.41 oz).

      Olympus PEN E-P1

      Fujifilm FinePix JV200

      121 mm

      70 mm

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      94 mm

      56 mm

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      70 mm

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      36 mm

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      21 mm

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      Size comparisons of Olympus PEN E-P1 and Fujifilm FinePix JV200

      Olympus PEN E-P1 and Fujifilm FinePix JV200 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Olympus PEN E-P1

      Fujifilm FinePix JV200

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Olympus PEN E-P1

      Fujifilm FinePix JV200

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Olympus PEN E-P1

      Fujifilm FinePix JV200

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Olympus PEN E-P1

      Fujifilm FinePix JV200

      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Olympus PEN E-P1

      Fujifilm FinePix JV200

      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 355 g (0.78 lb / 12.52 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 125 g (0.28 lb / 4.41 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Olympus PEN E-P1

      Fujifilm FinePix JV200

      GOOD
      83
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 355 g (0.78 lb / 12.52 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 125 g (0.28 lb / 4.41 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Olympus PEN E-P1 and Fujifilm FinePix JV200 and give them scores of 61 and 42 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Olympus PEN E-P1

      Fujifilm FinePix JV200

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      42

      Sensor

      Olympus PEN E-P1

      Fujifilm FinePix JV200

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 55
      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Olympus PEN E-P1

      Fujifilm FinePix JV200

      GOOD
      72
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      BAD
      28
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1400 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Olympus PEN E-P1

      Fujifilm FinePix JV200

      POOR
      42
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Olympus PEN E-P1

      Fujifilm FinePix JV200

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      70
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Olympus PEN E-P1

      Fujifilm FinePix JV200

      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Olympus PEN E-P1

      Fujifilm FinePix JV200

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Olympus PEN E-P1

      Fujifilm FinePix JV200

      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 355 g (0.78 lb / 12.52 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 125 g (0.28 lb / 4.41 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots


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