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Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax X-5

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Pentax X-5 front
Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax X-5 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Pentax X-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax X-5 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was introduced 17 months later than the X-5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm S1 matches up vs the X-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Pentax X-5

 Fujifilm S1 X-5 
RevealedJanuary 2014August 2012More recent by 17 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Fujifilm S1

 X-5 Fujifilm S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Pentax X-5

 Fujifilm S1 X-5 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax X-5 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1 enjoys physical dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Pentax X-5 has measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax X-5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S1 against the X-5.

Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax X-5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 and X-5 is 60 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax X-5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax X-5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1 and X-5.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm S1 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax X-5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax X-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax X-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax X-5 as a Portrait photography camera
56
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Street photography factors
Pentax X-5 Street photography factors
58
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (680g)
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others (595 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Sports photography info
Pentax X-5 Sports photography info
57
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery life (350 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
53
incredible zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax X-5 as a Travel photography camera
63
good battery life (350 CIPA)
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
more heavy than competition (680g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (22mm)
long zoom (580mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (595g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography details
Pentax X-5 Landscape photography details
58
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
good battery life (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (22mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Vlogging highlights
Pentax X-5 Vlogging highlights
57
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (680 grams)
27
relatively wide (22mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than others (595g)
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Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax X-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Pentax X-5
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Pentax X-5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pentax X-5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-06 2012-08-22
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 22-580mm (26.4x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 pounds) 595g (1.31 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2")
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 350 images 330 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-85 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $400 $230