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Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax S1

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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
  • Released March 2011
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Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax S1 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Fujifilm A100 and Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and S1 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was announced 3 years before the S1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm A100 scores versus the S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Pentax S1

 Fujifilm A100 S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Fujifilm A100

 S1 Fujifilm A100 
ReleasedMarch 2011February 2009More recent by 25 months
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Pentax S1

 Fujifilm A100 S1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A100 offers exterior measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Pentax S1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm A100 vs the S1.

Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A100 and S1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A100 and S1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Pentax S1 to show greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A100 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A100
Portrait photography with Pentax S1
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Street photography factors
Pentax S1 Street photography factors
54
lighter than others (124g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography advice
Pentax S1 Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm A100
Travel photography with Pentax S1
56
lighter than others (124 grams)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
64
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Landscape photography camera
22
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
42
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax S1 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others (124 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Pentax S1
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix A100 Pentax Optio S1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-04 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 124g (0.27 lb) 157g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 260 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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