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Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax S1

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Released 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
  • Introduced March 2011
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax S1 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm A150 versus Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and S1 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A150 was brought out 3 years earlier than the S1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm A150 matches up versus the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Pentax S1

 Fujifilm A150 S1 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Fujifilm A150

 S1 Fujifilm A150 
IntroducedMarch 2011February 2009More recent by 25 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Pentax S1

 Fujifilm A150 S1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A150 offers exterior measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax S1 has dimensions 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm A150 vs the S1.

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A150 and S1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A150 and S1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Pentax S1 to result in extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A150 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Portrait photography features
Pentax S1 Portrait photography features
19
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Street photography highlights
Pentax S1 Street photography highlights
54
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Travel photography features
Pentax S1 Travel photography features
55
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
64
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Landscape photography info
Pentax S1 Landscape photography info
26
nice screen size (3 inch)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
41
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Vlogging highlights
Pentax S1 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A150 and Pentax S1
 Fujifilm FinePix A150Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A150 Pentax Optio S1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
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
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 157 grams (0.35 lbs)
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 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 - 260 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $130 $174