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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax S1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm F200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.1) lens
  • 205g - 98 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced April 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
  • Announced March 2011
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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax S1 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm F200EXR and Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") and S1 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F200EXR was launched 22 months earlier than the S1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm F200EXR matches up vs the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F200EXR over the Pentax S1

 Fujifilm F200EXR S1 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Fujifilm F200EXR

 S1 Fujifilm F200EXR 
AnnouncedMarch 2011April 2009More modern by 22 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm F200EXR and Pentax S1

 Fujifilm F200EXR S1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F200EXR features outside measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax S1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm F200EXR and Pentax S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F200EXR and the S1.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F200EXR and S1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F200EXR and S1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F200EXR featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax S1 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F200EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Portrait photography factors
Pentax S1 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.6")
doesn't have RAW support
35
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Street photography advice
Pentax S1 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/1.6")
doesn't have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Sports photography info
Pentax S1 Sports photography info
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.6")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F200EXR
Travel photography with Pentax S1
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Landscape photography information
Pentax S1 Landscape photography information
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.6")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Vlogging factors
Pentax S1 Vlogging factors
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F200EXR and Pentax S1
 Fujifilm FinePix F200EXRPentax Optio S1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR Pentax Optio S1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-04-30 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8 x 6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 48.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.1 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 157g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $350 $174