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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
41
Features
37
Overall
39

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm F770EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Updated by Fujifilm F800EXR
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
  • Released July 2014
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Fujifilm F770EXR and Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and XG-1 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F770EXR was introduced 3 years before the XG-1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F770EXR being a Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm F770EXR scores against the XG-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Pentax XG-1

 Fujifilm F770EXR XG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Fujifilm F770EXR

 XG-1 Fujifilm F770EXR 
ReleasedJuly 2014January 2012More modern by 30 months
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm F770EXR and Pentax XG-1

 Fujifilm F770EXR XG-1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm F770EXR features outer dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Pentax XG-1 has specifications of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR and the XG-1.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F770EXR and XG-1 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax XG-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F770EXR and XG-1.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F770EXR uses the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF easier. The more aged Fujifilm F770EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax XG-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F770EXR
Portrait photography with Pentax XG-1
44
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR as a Street photography camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Street photography camera
68
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (234 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (567 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Sports photography highlights
Pentax XG-1 Sports photography highlights
53
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
45
incredible zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR as a Travel photography camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors in class (234 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1248mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (240 shots)
heavier than competition (567g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Landscape photography info
Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography info
50
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse function
45
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F770EXR
Vlogging with Pentax XG-1
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (234g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
25
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
heavier than competition (567 grams)
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F770EXR and Pentax XG-1
 Fujifilm FinePix F770EXRPentax XG-1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR Pentax XG-1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 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 dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-1248mm (52.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 234g (0.52 lbs) 567g (1.25 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A LB-060
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $480 $599