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FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
60
Imaging
33
Features
50
Overall
39
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix HS11
Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 HS10 vs Pentax XG-1 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the FujiFilm HS10 and Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and XG-1 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was brought out 5 years before the XG-1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the HS10 matches up versus the XG-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Pentax XG-1

 HS10 XG-1 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the FujiFilm HS10

 XG-1 HS10 
RevealedJuly 2014July 2010More modern by 49 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Pentax XG-1

 HS10 XG-1 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS10 provides external measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Pentax XG-1 has measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the HS10 versus the XG-1.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HS10 and XG-1 is 60 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax XG-1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HS10 and XG-1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax XG-1 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged HS10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax XG-1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Street photography features
Pentax XG-1 Street photography features
54
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (666 grams)
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (567 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography advice
Pentax XG-1 Sports photography advice
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long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
amazing zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Travel photography camera
45
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (666 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1248mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery power (240 per charge)
heavier than competition (567g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Landscape photography information
Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography information
44
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
45
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery power (240 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
heavier than competition in class (666 grams)
25
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
heavier than competition (567g)
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Pentax XG-1
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Pentax XG-1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Pentax XG-1
Also referred to as FinePix HS11 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2014-07-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1248mm (52.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 666g (1.47 lbs) 567g (1.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LB-060
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $900 $599