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FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S1770
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
  • Introduced July 2014
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax XG-1 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the FujiFilm S1600 versus Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and XG-1 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was revealed 5 years prior to the XG-1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the S1600 grades against the XG-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Pentax XG-1

 S1600 XG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the FujiFilm S1600

 XG-1 S1600 
IntroducedJuly 2014February 2010More modern by 54 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Pentax XG-1

 S1600 XG-1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1600 enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Pentax XG-1 has sizing of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S1600 and the XG-1.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S1600 and XG-1 is 78 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax XG-1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1600 and XG-1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Pentax XG-1 to provide greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged S1600 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax XG-1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography info
Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography info
Pentax XG-1 Street photography info
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others (567 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography info
Pentax XG-1 Sports photography info
34
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
45
long zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography highlights
Pentax XG-1 Travel photography highlights
55
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
52
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1248mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (240 shots)
heavier than others (567g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Landscape photography camera
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
45
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging features
Pentax XG-1 Vlogging features
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
25
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
heavier than others (567 grams)
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Pentax XG-1
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Pentax XG-1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Pentax XG-1
Alternate name FinePix S1770 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2014-07-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-1248mm (52.0x)
Max aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 337 gr (0.74 lb) 567 gr (1.25 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 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 shots
Battery form - 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 SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $130 $599