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FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix AX355
Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Revealed July 2014
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax XG-1 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm AX350 and Pentax XG-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was brought out 4 years prior to the XG-1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm AX350 being a Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the AX350 grades against the XG-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Pentax XG-1

 AX350 XG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the FujiFilm AX350

 XG-1 AX350 
RevealedJuly 2014January 2011Fresher by 42 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Pentax XG-1

 AX350 XG-1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm AX350 offers exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax XG-1 has specifications of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm AX350 and Pentax XG-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the AX350 against the XG-1.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and XG-1 is 94 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax XG-1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the AX350 and XG-1.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older AX350 will be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax XG-1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AX350
Street photography with Pentax XG-1
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others in class (567 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Sports photography camera
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
incredible zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography factors
Pentax XG-1 Travel photography factors
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
52
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1248mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (240 per charge)
heavier than others in class (567 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AX350
Landscape photography with Pentax XG-1
29
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
45
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery pack (240 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
25
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (567 grams)
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Pentax XG-1
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Pentax XG-1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Pentax XG-1
Other name FinePix AX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2014-07-15
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 24-1248mm (52.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 567 grams (1.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9")
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 photographs 240 photographs
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - LB-060
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $599