Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax XG-1
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
- Introduced July 2012
- Succeeded the Fujifilm F770EXR
- Successor is Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Overview
Below is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and XG-1 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

The Fujifilm F800EXR was revealed 24 months prior to the XG-1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F800EXR being a Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm F800EXR matches up vs the XG-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR and Pentax XG-1. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery and Pentax XG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Pentax XG-1
Fujifilm F800EXR | XG-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Fujifilm F800EXR
XG-1 | Fujifilm F800EXR | |||
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Released | July 2014 | ![]() | July 2012 | More recent by 24 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Pentax XG-1
Fujifilm F800EXR | XG-1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F800EXR offers outside measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Pentax XG-1 has dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).
See the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax XG-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR versus the XG-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F800EXR and XG-1 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F800EXR and XG-1.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F800EXR includes the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The older Fujifilm F800EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR | Pentax XG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR | Pentax XG-1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-07-25 | 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 surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-1248mm (52.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200k dot |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 232 grams (0.51 lbs) | 567 grams (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 rating | 41 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 143 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | 240 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-50A | LB-060 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $330 | $599 |