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Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax 645D

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Pentax 645D front
Portability
50
Imaging
76
Features
52
Overall
66

Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax 645D Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Launched January 2014
Pentax 645D
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Pentax 645AF2 Mount
  • 1480g - 156 x 117 x 119mm
  • Introduced March 2010
  • Successor is Pentax 645Z
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax 645D Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S1 and Pentax 645D, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and 645D (40MP) and the Fujifilm S1 (1/2.3") and 645D (Medium format) come with different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S1 was launched 3 years after the 645D which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm S1 scores vs the 645D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Pentax 645D

 Fujifilm S1 645D 
IntroducedJanuary 2014March 2010Newer by 47 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Fujifilm S1

 645D Fujifilm S1 
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Pentax 645D

 Fujifilm S1 645D 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 provides physical measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Pentax 645D has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") along with a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S1 and Pentax 645D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S1 vs the 645D.

Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax 645D size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 and 645D is 60 and 50 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax 645D top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1 and 645D.

To sum up, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Pentax 645D will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 24MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax 645D sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax 645D Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax 645D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography features
Pentax 645D Portrait photography features
56
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
77
you can focus manually
amazing MP (40MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S1
Street photography with Pentax 645D
58
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (680g)
58
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax 645D as a Sports photography camera
57
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery (350 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
63
amazing MP (40 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (800 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Travel photography information
Pentax 645D Travel photography information
63
good battery (350 shots)
environment proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
more heavy than others (680g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
55
environment proofing
amazing MP (40MP)
low battery life (800 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography info
Pentax 645D Landscape photography info
58
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
amazing MP (40MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
does not have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (800 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S1
Vlogging with Pentax 645D
57
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than others (680g)
9
no video shooting
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Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax 645D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Pentax 645D
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Pentax 645D
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pentax 645D
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Launched 2014-01-06 2010-03-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" Medium format
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 40 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 7264 x 5440
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax 645AF2
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 6
Focal length multiplier 5.8 0.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.85x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/125 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680g (1.50 lb) 1480g (3.26 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 1262
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 800 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-85 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 Dual
Retail price $400 $4,000