FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax S1
Portability
94 Imaging
38 Features
16 Overall
29
94 Imaging
38 Features
16 Overall
29
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
34
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
34
FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs
FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
- Launched January 2011
- Alternate Name is FinePix AX355
Pentax S1
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(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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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Below, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm AX350 versus Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe AX350 was launched within a month of the S1 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the AX350 scores against the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix AX350 and Pentax Optio S1. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm AX350 Gallery and Pentax S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Pentax S1
| AX350 | S1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the FujiFilm AX350
| S1 | AX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing |
Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Pentax S1
| AX350 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 |  | March 2011 | Similar generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AX350 features outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has proportions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the AX350 against the S1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AX350 and S1 is 94 and 93 respectively.
FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the AX350 and S1.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the FujiFilm AX350 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
FujiFilm AX350 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Portrait photography camera
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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FujiFilm AX350 as a Street photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Street photography camera
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports photography with FujiFilm AX350
Sports photography with Pentax S1
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel photography with FujiFilm AX350
Travel photography with Pentax S1
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (180 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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FujiFilm AX350 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Landscape photography camera
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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FujiFilm AX350 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax S1 as a Vlogging camera
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax S1 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | Pentax Optio S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Pentax |
| Model type | FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | Pentax Optio S1 |
| Also Known as | FinePix AX355 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 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 | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 33-165mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | 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) | 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 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 | 168g (0.37 lb) | 157g (0.35 lb) |
| 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 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 | 180 shots | 260 shots |
| Battery style | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $0 | $174 |