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Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
41
Features
37
Overall
39

Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Released January 2014
Pentax XG-1
(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
  • Announced July 2014
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Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax XG-1 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S1 and Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was released 6 months prior to the XG-1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm S1 matches up against the XG-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Pentax XG-1

 Fujifilm S1 XG-1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Fujifilm S1

 XG-1 Fujifilm S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Pentax XG-1

 Fujifilm S1 XG-1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2014Same age
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1 provides physical measurements 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 XG-1 has proportions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S1 and Pentax XG-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 and the XG-1.

Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 and XG-1 is 60 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax XG-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1 and XG-1.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax XG-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
56
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
40
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S1
Street photography with Pentax XG-1
58
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (680 grams)
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (567 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Sports photography camera
57
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery (350 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
amazing zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Travel photography info
Pentax XG-1 Travel photography info
63
good battery (350 shots)
weather sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
more heavy than average in class (680g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1248mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery life (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (567g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography features
Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography features
58
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery (350 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
45
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery life (240 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Vlogging features
Pentax XG-1 Vlogging features
57
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
missing microphone port
more heavy than average in class (680 grams)
25
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (567 grams)
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Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Pentax XG-1
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Pentax XG-1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pentax XG-1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2014-07-15
Body design 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 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 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-1248mm (52.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot 200 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, 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
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), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lb) 567 grams (1.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 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 350 shots 240 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-85 LB-060
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $400 $599