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FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax S1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix T305
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched March 2011
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FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the S1 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The T300 was revealed 5 months later than the S1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the T300 matches up versus the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Pentax S1

 T300 S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the FujiFilm T300

 S1 T300 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Pentax S1

 T300 S1 
LaunchedJuly 2011March 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm T300 has physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the T300 versus the S1.

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the T300 and S1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the T300 and S1.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography factors
Pentax S1 Portrait photography factors
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Street photography advice
Pentax S1 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Sports photography factors
Pentax S1 Sports photography factors
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm T300
Travel photography with Pentax S1
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
64
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography info
Pentax S1 Landscape photography info
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax S1 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Pentax S1
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix T300 Pentax Optio S1
Otherwise known as FinePix T305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 grams (0.33 lbs) 157 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 180 pictures 260 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $250 $174