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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
41
Features
37
Overall
39

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix S2600HD
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 S2500HD vs Pentax XG-1 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and XG-1 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was introduced 5 years before the XG-1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S2500HD grades against the XG-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Pentax XG-1

 S2500HD XG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 XG-1 S2500HD 
RevealedJuly 2014July 2010More recent by 49 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Pentax XG-1

 S2500HD XG-1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2500HD has got external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst 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 account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S2500HD and the XG-1.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and XG-1 is 78 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax XG-1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2500HD and XG-1.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax XG-1 to provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older S2500HD will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax XG-1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography information
Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography information
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manual focus not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography advice
Pentax XG-1 Street photography advice
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others (567g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography features
Pentax XG-1 Sports photography features
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incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
great zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Travel photography with Pentax XG-1
55
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
52
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1248mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery pack (240 per charge)
more heavy than others (567 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography highlights
Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography highlights
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decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
45
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery pack (240 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2500HD
Vlogging with Pentax XG-1
25
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
25
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than others (567 grams)
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Pentax XG-1
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDPentax XG-1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Pentax XG-1
Also referred to as FinePix S2600HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-1248mm (52.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 337 gr (0.74 lb) 567 gr (1.25 lb)
Physical 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 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 - 240 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LB-060
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $200 $599