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FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax S1

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AV255
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
  • Released March 2011
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the FujiFilm AV250 and Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was launched around the same time to the S1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the AV250 matches up versus the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Pentax S1

 AV250 S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the FujiFilm AV250

 S1 AV250 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Pentax S1

 AV250 S1 
ReleasedJanuary 2011March 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV250 has outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the AV250 against the S1.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and S1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and S1.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the FujiFilm AV250 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography information
Pentax S1 Portrait photography information
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Street photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Street photography camera
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Sports photography camera
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AV250
Travel photography with Pentax S1
62
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
64
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography information
Pentax S1 Landscape photography information
33
great max aperture (f)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
42
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging information
Pentax S1 Vlogging information
26
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Pentax S1
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Pentax Optio S1
Also Known as FinePix AV255 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 157 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 180 pictures 260 pictures
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $160 $174