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FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax KP

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71

FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax KP Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix S3250
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Introduced January 2017
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax KP Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the FujiFilm S3200 versus Pentax KP, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the S3200 (14MP) and KP (24MP) and the S3200 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The S3200 was brought out 7 years before the KP which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the S3200 matches up against the KP in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Pentax KP

 S3200 KP 

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the FujiFilm S3200

 KP S3200 
IntroducedJanuary 2017January 2011More modern by 73 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Pentax KP

 S3200 KP 
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S3200 enjoys physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Pentax KP has proportions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S3200 against the KP.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax KP size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S3200 and KP is 67 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3200 and KP.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S3200 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax KP will result in more detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged S3200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography advice
Pentax KP Portrait photography advice
35
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Street photography factors
Pentax KP Street photography factors
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (540g)
76
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
very good ISO range (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography info
Pentax KP Sports photography info
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/24,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low battery power (390 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax KP as a Travel photography camera
54
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (576mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (540 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
environment sealing
good resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
low battery power (390 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S3200
Landscape photography with Pentax KP
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (819,200)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
low battery power (390 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S3200
Vlogging with Pentax KP
24
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competitors (540 grams)
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Pentax KP
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Pentax KP
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Pentax KP
Alternative name FinePix S3250 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2011-01-05 2017-01-26
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - PRIME IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 6016 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 819200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 27
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/24000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lb) 703 grams (1.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
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 300 shots 390 shots
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $190 $747