Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax XG-1
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59 Imaging
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Portability
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40 Features
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66 Imaging
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs
Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
- Released January 2013
- Succeeded the Fujifilm HS30EXR
- New Model is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed July 2014
Photography Glossary Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Overview
In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and XG-1 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.
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Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR matches up against the XG-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Pentax XG-1
| Fujifilm HS35EXR | XG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR
| XG-1 | Fujifilm HS35EXR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2014 |  | January 2013 | More modern by 18 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Pentax XG-1
| Fujifilm HS35EXR | XG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR provides outside measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Pentax XG-1 has dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Pentax XG-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and the XG-1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and XG-1 is 59 and 66 respectively.
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and XG-1.
To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS35EXR has the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The more aged Fujifilm HS35EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
small sensor (1/2")
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography details
Pentax XG-1 Street photography details
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
small sensor (1/2")
more heavy than competition (687 grams)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (567g)
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Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography information
Pentax XG-1 Sports photography information
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery power (600 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
amazing zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel photography with Pentax XG-1
great battery power (600 per charge)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (687 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1248mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery life (240 shots)
heavier than competition in class (567 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography factors
Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography factors
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (600 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2")
does not have Timelapse recording
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery life (240 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (687g)
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (567g)
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR | Pentax XG-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Pentax |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR | Pentax XG-1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2013-01-07 | 2014-07-15 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | 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 area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias 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 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-1248mm (52.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 200k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) | 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 | ||
| 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 port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 | 687 gr (1.51 lb) | 567 gr (1.25 lb) |
| Dimensions | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 600 shots | 240 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W126 | LB-060 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat）) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $380 | $599 |