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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
41
Features
37
Overall
39

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm F600 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Revealed July 2014
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and XG-1 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was brought out 3 years earlier than the XG-1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F600 EXR being a Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR scores versus the XG-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F600 EXR over the Pentax XG-1

 Fujifilm F600 EXR XG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Fujifilm F600 EXR

 XG-1 Fujifilm F600 EXR 
RevealedJuly 2014August 2011Newer by 35 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Pentax XG-1

 Fujifilm F600 EXR XG-1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F600 EXR enjoys external dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax XG-1 has measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and the XG-1.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and XG-1 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Pentax XG-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and XG-1.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F600 EXR comes with the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The more aged Fujifilm F600 EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Pentax XG-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
40
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2")
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Street photography details
Pentax XG-1 Street photography details
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (215 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others (567g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Sports photography camera
53
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
excellent zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Travel photography highlights
Pentax XG-1 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition (215 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1248mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery power (240 shots)
more heavy than others (567g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Landscape photography highlights
Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography highlights
50
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
no Time Lapse mode
45
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (240 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Vlogging details
Pentax XG-1 Vlogging details
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
25
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others (567g)
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F600 EXR and Pentax XG-1
 Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXRPentax XG-1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR Pentax XG-1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-11 2014-07-15
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-1248mm (52.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVI MPEG4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 567 grams (1.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 153 not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 LB-060
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $230 $599