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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax Q

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
47
Overall
40

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax Q Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2900HD
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Launched June 2011
  • Replacement is Pentax Q10
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax Q Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Pentax Q, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the Q (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was unveiled 16 months prior to the Q which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S2800HD scores versus the Q in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Pentax Q

 S2800HD Q 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 Q S2800HD 
LaunchedJune 2011February 2010Fresher by 16 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Pentax Q

 S2800HD Q 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2800HD provides physical measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Pentax Q has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S2800HD versus the Q.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax Q size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2800HD and Q is 75 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S2800HD and Q.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the FujiFilm S2800HD to render greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older S2800HD will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography details
Pentax Q Portrait photography details
30
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
45
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography factors
Pentax Q Street photography factors
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (180g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q as a Sports photography camera
43
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography features
Pentax Q Travel photography features
60
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
lighter than others in class (180 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography details
Pentax Q Landscape photography details
42
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
51
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2800HD
Vlogging with Pentax Q
25
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (180 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Pentax Q
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDPentax Q
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Pentax Q
Also Known as FinePix S2900HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-02-02 2011-06-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Total lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437g (0.96 pounds) 180g (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 47
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 189
Other
Battery life - 230 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $260 $695